CVE-2026-74933
Last modified
CVE-2026-74933 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | GenieWords | >= 1.5.27, <= 1.5.34 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-74933?
How severe is CVE-2026-74933?
How do I fix CVE-2026-74933?
How Strix Helps
- Uncovering a hidden BOLA in Appsmith's snapshot logicStrix autonomously discovered a BOLA/IDOR vulnerability in Appsmith's snapshot deletion path.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2026
- CVE-2026-74927The MultiVendorX WordPress plugin before 5.0.15 does not ha…5.3
- CVE-2026-74928The Project Manager WordPress plugin before 4.0.7 does not …7.5
- CVE-2026-74929The Project Manager WordPress plugin before 4.0.7 does not …5.4
- CVE-2026-7493The Appointment Booking Calendar — Simply Schedule Appointme…5.3
- CVE-2026-74930The Project Manager WordPress plugin before 4.0.7 does not …4.3
- CVE-2026-74932The WP Fastest Cache WordPress plugin before 1.5.1 does not …7.5
- CVE-2026-74934Site isolation issue in the Graphics: CanvasWebGL component.…7.5
- CVE-2026-74935Privilege escalation in the DOM: Networking component. This …8.8
- CVE-2026-74936Use-after-free in the JavaScript: WebAssembly component. Thi…9.8
- CVE-2026-74937Use-after-free in the JavaScript: GC component. This vulnera…8.8
- CVE-2026-74938Mitigation bypass in the JavaScript: GC component. This vuln…9.1
- CVE-2026-74939Privilege escalation in the DOM: Navigation component. This …8.8
Are you affected by CVE-2026-74933?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST