CVE-2024-12606: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in opacewebdesign Opace AI Scribe: SEO Content Creator & Humaizer for OpenAI & Anthropic
The AI Scribe – SEO AI Writer, Content Generator, Humanizer, Blog Writer, SEO Optimizer, DALLE-3, AI WordPress Plugin ChatGPT (GPT-4o 128K) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the engine_request_data() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update plugin settings.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Opace AI Scribe: SEO Content Creator & Humanizer for OpenAI & Anthropic WordPress plugin contains a missing authorization check (CWE-862) in the engine_request_data() function. This flaw enables authenticated users with low-level privileges (Subscriber and above) to update plugin settings without proper permission validation. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 2.5 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (medium severity), reflecting its network attack vector, low attack complexity, and limited impact on integrity only.
Potential Impact
An attacker with at least Subscriber-level access can modify plugin settings without proper authorization. This unauthorized modification could lead to changes in plugin behavior or configuration, potentially affecting the integrity of the plugin's operation. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported. No known exploits are currently observed in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — no official fix or patch links are provided by the vendor. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory for updates and apply any forthcoming patches promptly. Until a fix is available, restrict Subscriber-level access to trusted users only to reduce risk.
CVE-2024-12606: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in opacewebdesign Opace AI Scribe: SEO Content Creator & Humaizer for OpenAI & Anthropic
Description
The AI Scribe – SEO AI Writer, Content Generator, Humanizer, Blog Writer, SEO Optimizer, DALLE-3, AI WordPress Plugin ChatGPT (GPT-4o 128K) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the engine_request_data() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update plugin settings.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Opace AI Scribe: SEO Content Creator & Humanizer for OpenAI & Anthropic WordPress plugin contains a missing authorization check (CWE-862) in the engine_request_data() function. This flaw enables authenticated users with low-level privileges (Subscriber and above) to update plugin settings without proper permission validation. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 2.5 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (medium severity), reflecting its network attack vector, low attack complexity, and limited impact on integrity only.
Potential Impact
An attacker with at least Subscriber-level access can modify plugin settings without proper authorization. This unauthorized modification could lead to changes in plugin behavior or configuration, potentially affecting the integrity of the plugin's operation. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported. No known exploits are currently observed in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — no official fix or patch links are provided by the vendor. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory for updates and apply any forthcoming patches promptly. Until a fix is available, restrict Subscriber-level access to trusted users only to reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-13T13:39:22.152Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e44b7ef31ef0b59c030
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:52 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 12:52:09 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 7:40:58 PM
Views: 23
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