CVE-2024-9630: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in wpsolution WPS Telegram Chat
The WPS Telegram Chat plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check when accessing messages in versions up to, and including, 4.6.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view the messages that are sent through the Telegram Bot API.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-9630 is an authorization bypass vulnerability in the WPS Telegram Chat plugin for WordPress, affecting versions up to 4.6.0. The issue arises because the plugin fails to perform proper capability checks when accessing Telegram messages, enabling unauthenticated users to view messages transmitted via the Telegram Bot API. This vulnerability is categorized under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.4, reflecting a medium impact primarily on confidentiality and integrity. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication privileges can view messages sent through the Telegram Bot API via the vulnerable plugin, potentially exposing sensitive communication data. The impact affects confidentiality and integrity but does not affect availability. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider restricting access to the plugin's message endpoints or disabling the plugin if message confidentiality is critical. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2024-9630: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in wpsolution WPS Telegram Chat
Description
The WPS Telegram Chat plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check when accessing messages in versions up to, and including, 4.6.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view the messages that are sent through the Telegram Bot API.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-9630 is an authorization bypass vulnerability in the WPS Telegram Chat plugin for WordPress, affecting versions up to 4.6.0. The issue arises because the plugin fails to perform proper capability checks when accessing Telegram messages, enabling unauthenticated users to view messages transmitted via the Telegram Bot API. This vulnerability is categorized under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.4, reflecting a medium impact primarily on confidentiality and integrity. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication privileges can view messages sent through the Telegram Bot API via the vulnerable plugin, potentially exposing sensitive communication data. The impact affects confidentiality and integrity but does not affect availability. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider restricting access to the plugin's message endpoints or disabling the plugin if message confidentiality is critical. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-10-08T13:02:17.969Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b56b7ef31ef0b553063
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:36:22 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 3:34:09 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 10:28:41 PM
Views: 21
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