Vulnerability · Published Jul 11, 2026 · Assigned by Wordfence
CVE-2026-1359Genolve – AI image AI video generation <= 5.0.5 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Incorrect Authorization to Privilege Escalation via theopt
High 8.8
In plain English
A high-severity incorrect authorization in Genolve – Genolve AI Business Graphics, AI Images from genolve. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.4% (higher than 39% of all known vulnerabilities).
Official description
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.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| genolve | Genolve – Genolve AI Business Graphics, AI Images | 0 – through 5.0.5 |
Weakness: CWE-863 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H