CVE-2026-1359: CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization in genolve Genolve – Genolve AI Business Graphics, AI Images
The Genolve – AI image AI video generation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the genolve_setOpt() function in all versions up to, and including, 5.0.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to update arbitrary WordPress options, including enabling user registration and setting the default role to administrator, resulting in privilege escalation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-1359 is an incorrect authorization vulnerability (CWE-863) in the Genolve AI image and video generation WordPress plugin. The vulnerability arises from a missing capability check in the genolve_setOpt() function, present in all versions up to and including 5.0.5. Authenticated attackers with Contributor-level permissions or above can exploit this to update arbitrary WordPress options, including enabling user registration and assigning the administrator role by default. This results in privilege escalation within the WordPress environment. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.8, indicating high severity. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level access or higher can escalate privileges by modifying WordPress options arbitrarily. This includes enabling user registration and setting the default user role to administrator, potentially allowing unauthorized administrative control over the WordPress site. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability as indicated by the CVSS vector (C:H/I:H/A:H).
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Contributor-level access and above to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from the vendor regarding patches or official mitigations. Avoid granting Contributor or higher permissions to untrusted users.
CVE-2026-1359: CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization in genolve Genolve – Genolve AI Business Graphics, AI Images
Description
The Genolve – AI image AI video generation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the genolve_setOpt() function in all versions up to, and including, 5.0.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to update arbitrary WordPress options, including enabling user registration and setting the default role to administrator, resulting in privilege escalation.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-1359 is an incorrect authorization vulnerability (CWE-863) in the Genolve AI image and video generation WordPress plugin. The vulnerability arises from a missing capability check in the genolve_setOpt() function, present in all versions up to and including 5.0.5. Authenticated attackers with Contributor-level permissions or above can exploit this to update arbitrary WordPress options, including enabling user registration and assigning the administrator role by default. This results in privilege escalation within the WordPress environment. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.8, indicating high severity. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level access or higher can escalate privileges by modifying WordPress options arbitrarily. This includes enabling user registration and setting the default user role to administrator, potentially allowing unauthorized administrative control over the WordPress site. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability as indicated by the CVSS vector (C:H/I:H/A:H).
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Contributor-level access and above to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from the vendor regarding patches or official mitigations. Avoid granting Contributor or higher permissions to untrusted users.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-22T21:20:10.240Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a51ffbf68715ace4379cd53
Added to database: 07/11/2026, 08:33:03 UTC
Last enriched: 07/11/2026, 08:47:26 UTC
Last updated: 07/11/2026, 09:33:03 UTC
Views: 22
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