Is CVE-2026-5294 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-5294 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-5294 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-5294 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-5294?

CVE-2026-5294 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2026-5294

CWE-862Published: May 5, 2026· Updated: May 5, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.19%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:40.7th

Official Description

The Geeky Bot plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in versions up to, and including, 1.2.2. This is due to a nopriv AJAX route allowing attacker-controlled model/function dispatch and reaching a plugin installer helper that downloads and unzips attacker-supplied ZIP files into wp-content/plugins/. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to perform arbitrary plugin installation and achieve remote code execution.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-5294 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.