CVE-2026-1359 (GCVE-0-2026-1359)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-07-11 07:47 – Updated: 2026-07-11 07:47
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Genolve – AI image AI video generation <= 5.0.5 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Incorrect Authorization to Privilege Escalation via theopt
Summary
The Genolve – AI image AI video generation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the genolve_setOpt() function in all versions up to, and including, 5.0.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to update arbitrary WordPress options, including enabling user registration and setting the default role to administrator, resulting in privilege escalation.
Severity
8.8 (High)
CWE
- CWE-863 - Incorrect Authorization
Assigner
References
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| genolve | Genolve – Genolve AI Business Graphics, AI Images |
Affected:
0 , ≤ 5.0.5
(semver)
|
Credits
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Sightings
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