CVE-2024-5992: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in cliengo Cliengo – Chatbot
The Cliengo – Chatbot plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'update_chatbot_token' and 'update_chatbot_position' functions in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change chatbot settings, which can lead to unavailability or other changes to the chatbot.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-5992 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Cliengo – Chatbot plugin for WordPress. The issue arises because the plugin does not verify user capabilities before allowing updates to chatbot token and position settings via the 'update_chatbot_token' and 'update_chatbot_position' functions. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to alter chatbot configurations, potentially causing service disruption or other unauthorized effects. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.0.2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L), reflecting network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impact on integrity and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can modify chatbot settings, which may lead to chatbot unavailability or other unauthorized changes. There is no direct confidentiality impact reported. The integrity and availability of the chatbot service are affected, potentially disrupting normal operation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the WordPress admin interface and consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin to prevent exploitation.
CVE-2024-5992: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in cliengo Cliengo – Chatbot
Description
The Cliengo – Chatbot plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'update_chatbot_token' and 'update_chatbot_position' functions in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change chatbot settings, which can lead to unavailability or other changes to the chatbot.
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-5992 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Cliengo – Chatbot plugin for WordPress. The issue arises because the plugin does not verify user capabilities before allowing updates to chatbot token and position settings via the 'update_chatbot_token' and 'update_chatbot_position' functions. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to alter chatbot configurations, potentially causing service disruption or other unauthorized effects. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.0.2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L), reflecting network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impact on integrity and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can modify chatbot settings, which may lead to chatbot unavailability or other unauthorized changes. There is no direct confidentiality impact reported. The integrity and availability of the chatbot service are affected, potentially disrupting normal operation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the WordPress admin interface and consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin to prevent exploitation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-06-13T21:55:11.318Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6bfab7ef31ef0b55d3d8
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:06 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:04:30 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 7:51:35 AM
Views: 11
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