CVE-2026-2879: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in roxnor GetGenie – AI Content Writer with Keyword Research & SEO Tracking Tools
The GetGenie plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 4.3.2. This is due to missing validation on the `id` parameter in the `create()` method of the `GetGenieChat` REST API endpoint. The method accepts a user-controlled post ID and, when a post with that ID exists, calls `wp_update_post()` without verifying that the current user owns the post or that the post is of the expected `getgenie_chat` type. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to overwrite arbitrary posts owned by any user — including Administrators — effectively destroying the original content by changing its `post_type` to `getgenie_chat` and reassigning `post_author` to the attacker.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The GetGenie plugin for WordPress suffers from an Insecure Direct Object Reference vulnerability (CWE-639) in all versions up to 4.3.2. The create() method of the GetGenieChat REST API endpoint accepts a user-controlled post ID without verifying ownership or post type. Consequently, authenticated users with Author-level access or higher can update posts they do not own by invoking wp_update_post() on arbitrary post IDs. This allows attackers to overwrite posts, change their post_type to 'getgenie_chat', and reassign post_author to themselves, effectively destroying original content and potentially impacting administrative posts.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated users with Author-level or higher privileges to overwrite any WordPress post regardless of ownership, including those owned by administrators. This can lead to unauthorized content modification, destruction of original posts, and potential disruption of site content integrity. The CVSS score of 5.4 reflects a medium impact primarily on integrity and availability, with no direct confidentiality impact noted.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Author-level access and above to trusted users only. Monitor for plugin updates from roxnor and apply any official patches promptly once available.
CVE-2026-2879: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in roxnor GetGenie – AI Content Writer with Keyword Research & SEO Tracking Tools
Description
The GetGenie plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 4.3.2. This is due to missing validation on the `id` parameter in the `create()` method of the `GetGenieChat` REST API endpoint. The method accepts a user-controlled post ID and, when a post with that ID exists, calls `wp_update_post()` without verifying that the current user owns the post or that the post is of the expected `getgenie_chat` type. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to overwrite arbitrary posts owned by any user — including Administrators — effectively destroying the original content by changing its `post_type` to `getgenie_chat` and reassigning `post_author` to the attacker.
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Technical Analysis
The GetGenie plugin for WordPress suffers from an Insecure Direct Object Reference vulnerability (CWE-639) in all versions up to 4.3.2. The create() method of the GetGenieChat REST API endpoint accepts a user-controlled post ID without verifying ownership or post type. Consequently, authenticated users with Author-level access or higher can update posts they do not own by invoking wp_update_post() on arbitrary post IDs. This allows attackers to overwrite posts, change their post_type to 'getgenie_chat', and reassign post_author to themselves, effectively destroying original content and potentially impacting administrative posts.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated users with Author-level or higher privileges to overwrite any WordPress post regardless of ownership, including those owned by administrators. This can lead to unauthorized content modification, destruction of original posts, and potential disruption of site content integrity. The CVSS score of 5.4 reflects a medium impact primarily on integrity and availability, with no direct confidentiality impact noted.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Author-level access and above to trusted users only. Monitor for plugin updates from roxnor and apply any official patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-20T16:33:43.726Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69b3ceae2f860ef943b31132
Added to database: 3/13/2026, 8:45:34 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:44:32 PM
Last updated: 4/28/2026, 2:20:37 AM
Views: 82
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