Authorization Flaws in GenieWords WordPress Plugin Expose Security Risks
CVE-2026-74933

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Geniewords
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 September 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-74933?

The GenieWords WordPress plugin, from versions 1.5.27 to 1.5.34, is susceptible to authorization flaws, enabling unauthenticated users to exploit its REST API and AJAX actions. This vulnerability allows attackers to change the plugin's configuration and inject arbitrary web scripts, which can execute across all front-end pages, posing significant security risks to WordPress sites.

Affected Version(s)

GenieWords 1.5.27 <= 1.5.34

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-74933 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/23dc45bb-e7b6-4cae-81ce-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • đź‘ľ

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Pablo González Pérez
Francisco José Ramírez Vicente
Iñigo Sánchez Enciso
WPScan
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