EUVD-2026-13983
GHSA-m7rf-c5vj-q364
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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3Description
The Group Chat & Video Chat by AtomChat plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'atomchat_update_auth_ajax' and 'atomchat_update_layout_ajax' functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update plugin options, including critical settings such as API keys, authentication keys, and layout configurations.
Analysis
The Group Chat & Video Chat by AtomChat WordPress plugin (versions up to 1.1.7) contains a missing capability check vulnerability in the 'atomchat_update_auth_ajax' and 'atomchat_update_layout_ajax' AJAX handlers, allowing authenticated Subscriber-level users and above to arbitrarily modify plugin options including API keys and authentication credentials. With a CVSS score of 5.3 and network-based attack vector requiring only authentication (not admin privileges), this represents a medium-severity privilege escalation and configuration tampering issue affecting WordPress installations using this plugin. …
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Remediation
Within 30 days: Identify affected systems running all and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.
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