CVE-2024-5993: 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_session' function in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update the session token of the chatbot.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-5993 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Cliengo – Chatbot WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 3.0.2. The issue arises because the 'update_session' function lacks proper capability checks, enabling authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber-level and above) to update the chatbot session token. This could lead to unauthorized modification of session data. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4, indicating a medium severity impact primarily due to integrity and availability impacts. No patch or official fix has been disclosed yet.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated access at Subscriber level or higher can modify the chatbot session token, potentially impacting the integrity and availability of chatbot session data. There is no indication of confidentiality impact. No known exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, limit Subscriber-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to chatbot session modifications.
CVE-2024-5993: 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_session' function in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update the session token of the chatbot.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-5993 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Cliengo – Chatbot WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 3.0.2. The issue arises because the 'update_session' function lacks proper capability checks, enabling authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber-level and above) to update the chatbot session token. This could lead to unauthorized modification of session data. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4, indicating a medium severity impact primarily due to integrity and availability impacts. No patch or official fix has been disclosed yet.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated access at Subscriber level or higher can modify the chatbot session token, potentially impacting the integrity and availability of chatbot session data. There is no indication of confidentiality impact. No known exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, limit Subscriber-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to chatbot session modifications.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-06-13T22:03:06.281Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6bfab7ef31ef0b55d3dd
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:06 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:15:33 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 6:13:15 PM
Views: 12
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