CVE-2026-2257 (GCVE-0-2026-2257)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-03-13 08:25 – Updated: 2026-04-08 16:35
VLAI?
Title
GetGenie <= 4.3.2 - Insecure Direct Object Reference to Authenticated (Author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via REST API
Summary
The GetGenie plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 4.3.2 due to missing validation on a user controlled key in the `action` function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to update post metadata for arbitrary posts. Combined with a lack of input sanitization, this leads to Stored Cross-Site Scripting when a higher-privileged user (such as an Administrator) views the affected post's "Competitor" tab in the GetGenie sidebar.
Severity ?
6.4 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
CWE
  • CWE-639 - Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key
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References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
roxnor GetGenie – AI Content Writer with Keyword Research & SEO Tracking Tools Affected: 0 , ≤ 4.3.2 (semver)
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Credits
Quốc Huy
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