CVE-2026-24356
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the Roxnor GetGenie WordPress plugin that allows attackers to bypass access controls. Attackers can exploit incorrectly configured security levels to perform unauthorized actions. This affects all WordPress sites running GetGenie plugin versions up to and including 4.3.0.
💻 Affected Systems
- Roxnor GetGenie WordPress Plugin
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete compromise of WordPress site through privilege escalation, data theft, or unauthorized administrative actions.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive plugin functionality, potentially leading to data exposure or content manipulation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper access controls and network segmentation in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires some level of access but can be automated once initial access is obtained.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: > 4.3.0
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/getgenie/vulnerability/wordpress-getgenie-plugin-4-3-0-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find GetGenie and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify update to version > 4.3.0.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable GetGenie Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched.
wp plugin deactivate getgenie
Restrict Plugin Access
allUse WordPress role management to restrict access to GetGenie functionality.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls to limit who can access the WordPress admin interface.
- Enable detailed logging and monitoring for unauthorized access attempts to GetGenie endpoints.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > GetGenie version number.Check Version:
wp plugin get getgenie --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify GetGenie plugin version is > 4.3.0 in WordPress admin.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to GetGenie API endpoints
- Unusual plugin activity from non-admin users
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /wp-content/plugins/getgenie/ endpoints from unauthorized sources
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress" AND (uri_path="/wp-content/plugins/getgenie/*" AND user_role!="administrator")