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GeekyBot <= 1.2.2 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Arbitrary Plugin Installation via 'geekybot_frontendajax' AJAX Action

CVE-2026-5294 · geeky-bot

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Vulnerability: GeekyBot <= 1.2.2 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Arbitrary Plugin Installation via 'geekybot_frontendajax' AJAX Action
Affected software: geeky-bot(Plugin)
Affected versions: ≤ 1.2.2
Authentication: Unauthenticated
Vulnerability type: Other
CVE: CVE-2026-5294
Published: 4 May 2026
CISA KEV: Not listed in CISA KEV at last catalog refresh
Impact: This advisory describes a other issue in the affected software. Review the source advisory and your installed version to assess exposure.
Source: Data imported from Wordfence Intelligence (advisory a1817c58-e807-4ef2-a382-28ca2fd5239e). Methodology and redistribution notes

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