CVE-2024-10531: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in kognetiks Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress
The Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the update_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 update GTP assistants.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-10531 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress plugin. The update_assistant() function lacks a capability check, enabling authenticated users with minimal privileges (subscriber-level or above) to update GTP assistants. This could lead to unauthorized modification of chatbot data. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.1.7. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a medium severity impact primarily on integrity. No patch or official fix has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized modification of chatbot assistant data by authenticated users with subscriber-level access or higher. This could impact the integrity of chatbot configurations or responses but does not affect confidentiality or availability. There are no reported exploits in the wild, and no direct evidence of broader impact beyond unauthorized data modification.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict subscriber-level access to trusted users only to mitigate risk. Monitor for vendor updates regarding patches or official fixes.
CVE-2024-10531: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in kognetiks Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress
Description
The Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the update_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 update GTP assistants.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-10531 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress plugin. The update_assistant() function lacks a capability check, enabling authenticated users with minimal privileges (subscriber-level or above) to update GTP assistants. This could lead to unauthorized modification of chatbot data. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.1.7. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a medium severity impact primarily on integrity. No patch or official fix has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized modification of chatbot assistant data by authenticated users with subscriber-level access or higher. This could impact the integrity of chatbot configurations or responses but does not affect confidentiality or availability. There are no reported exploits in the wild, and no direct evidence of broader impact beyond unauthorized data modification.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict subscriber-level access to trusted users only to mitigate risk. Monitor for vendor updates regarding patches or official fixes.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-10-30T11:07:26.657Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6df4b7ef31ef0b591572
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:47:32 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 5:47:45 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 12:15:16 PM
Views: 28
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