CVE-2026-39593 — VillaTheme HAPPY Vulnerability

title: CVE-2026-39593 - VillaTheme HAPPY Unauthenticated Access to Sensitive Functionality
id: scw-2026-05-21-ai-1
status: experimental
level: high
description: |
  This rule detects attempts to exploit CVE-2026-39593 by targeting the 'happy_elementor_get_controls' AJAX action via '/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php'. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to access sensitive functionality due to missing authorization checks, potentially leading to further compromise.
author: SCW Feed Engine (AI-generated)
date: 2026-05-21
references:
  - https://shimiscyberworld.com/posts/nvd-CVE-2026-39593/
tags:
  - attack.initial_access
  - attack.t1190
logsource:
    category: webserver
detection:
  selection:
      cs-uri|contains:
          - '/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php'
      cs-uri-query|contains:
          - 'action=happy_elementor_get_controls'
      cs-method|exact:
          - 'POST'
  condition: selection
falsepositives:
  - Legitimate administrative activity

Source: Shimi's Cyber World · License & reuse