CVE-2026-74933 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

The GenieWords WordPress plugin from 1.5.27 to 1.5.34 does not have authorisation checks on some of its REST API and AJAX actions, and decodes stored values before printing them, allowing unauthenticated users to overwrite its configuration and inject arbitrary web scripts that execute on every front-end page.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/23dc45bb-e7b6-4cae-81ce-2c6394afb454/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-74933?

CVE-2026-74933 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The GenieWords WordPress plugin from 1.5.27 to 1.5.34 does not have authorisation checks on some of its REST API and AJAX actions, and decodes stored values before printing them, allowing unauthentica...

How severe is CVE-2026-74933?

CVE-2026-74933 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-74933?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.