Kognetiks Chatbot
CVE-2024-10530
MEDIUM
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Primary rating from Vendor (wordfence) · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorVendor: wordfence
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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1DescriptionCVE.org
The Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the add_new_assistant() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to create new GTP assistants.
AnalysisAI
The Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the add_new_assistant() function in all versions up. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. This Missing Authorization vulnerability could allow attackers to access resources or perform actions without proper authorization checks.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authorization (CWE-862), which allows attackers to access resources or perform actions without proper authorization checks. The Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the add_new_assistant() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to create new GTP assistants. Affected products include: Kognetiks Kognetiks Chatbot.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Implement role-based access control, validate authorization on every request server-side, apply principle of least privilege.
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