CVE-2026-1359

HIGH

Genolve – AI image AI video generation <= 5.0.5 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Incorrect Authorization to Privilege Escalation via theopt

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2026-1359. PoCs published by incogbyte.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates an authenticated (Contributor+) arbitrary WordPress option update vulnerability in Genolve Toolkit <= 5.0.5, allowing privilege escalation to Administrator by modifying `users_can_register` and `default_role` options via the `genolve_setOpt` AJAX handler.

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.

Exploits (1)

github WORKING POC 3 stars
by incogbyte · pythonpoc
https://github.com/incogbyte/wp-cve-exploits/tree/main/CVE-2026-1359

This exploit demonstrates an authenticated (Contributor+) arbitrary WordPress option update vulnerability in Genolve Toolkit <= 5.0.5, allowing privilege escalation to Administrator by modifying `users_can_register` and `default_role` options via the `genolve_setOpt` AJAX handler.

Classification
Working Poc 99%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Genolve Toolkit WordPress plugin <= 5.0.5
Auth required
Prerequisites: Contributor+ level WordPress account · Genolve Toolkit plugin active and `genolve_enabled=TRUE` · Target WordPress site must allow self-registration (if not already enabled)
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Jul 14, 2026 Full analysis →

References (2)

Core 2

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8
EPSS 0.0031
EPSS Percentile 22.9%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-863
Status published
Products (1)
genolve/Genolve – Genolve AI Business Graphics, AI Images < 5.0.5
Published Jul 11, 2026
Tracked Since Jul 11, 2026