CVE-2026-1003: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in roxnor GetGenie – AI Content Writer with Keyword Research & SEO Tracking Tools
The GetGenie plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 4.3.0. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to delete a specific post. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to delete any post on the WordPress site, including posts authored by other users.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-1003 is an authorization bypass vulnerability (CWE-862) in the GetGenie – AI Content Writer with Keyword Research & SEO Tracking Tools WordPress plugin. The flaw exists in all versions up to and including 4.3.0, where the plugin fails to verify that a user is authorized to delete a specific post. As a result, authenticated users with Author-level access or higher can delete posts they do not own. This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, indicating medium severity. No patch or remediation details have been provided by the vendor or in the advisory.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Author-level or higher privileges can delete any post on the WordPress site, including posts created by other users. This could lead to unauthorized content removal and potential disruption of site operations. There is no indication of confidentiality or availability impact beyond the deletion of posts. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit Author-level access to trusted users only and monitor user activities related to post deletions. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to users to reduce risk.
CVE-2026-1003: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in roxnor GetGenie – AI Content Writer with Keyword Research & SEO Tracking Tools
Description
The GetGenie plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 4.3.0. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to delete a specific post. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to delete any post on the WordPress site, including posts authored by other users.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-1003 is an authorization bypass vulnerability (CWE-862) in the GetGenie – AI Content Writer with Keyword Research & SEO Tracking Tools WordPress plugin. The flaw exists in all versions up to and including 4.3.0, where the plugin fails to verify that a user is authorized to delete a specific post. As a result, authenticated users with Author-level access or higher can delete posts they do not own. This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, indicating medium severity. No patch or remediation details have been provided by the vendor or in the advisory.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Author-level or higher privileges can delete any post on the WordPress site, including posts created by other users. This could lead to unauthorized content removal and potential disruption of site operations. There is no indication of confidentiality or availability impact beyond the deletion of posts. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit Author-level access to trusted users only and monitor user activities related to post deletions. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to users to reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-15T19:13:12.832Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6969e8957c726673b6094b6e
Added to database: 1/16/2026, 7:28:21 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:23:20 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 9:24:03 AM
Views: 160
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