CVE-2024-9686: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in choplugins Order Notification for Telegram
The Order Notification for Telegram plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized test message sending due to a missing capability check on the 'nktgnfw_send_test_message' function in versions up to, and including, 1.0.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to send a test message via the Telegram Bot API to the user configured in the settings.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-9686 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the choplugins Order Notification for Telegram WordPress plugin. Specifically, versions up to and including 1.0.1 do not perform a capability check on the 'nktgnfw_send_test_message' function, enabling unauthenticated attackers to send test messages through the Telegram Bot API to the configured user. This flaw allows unauthorized message injection but does not disclose sensitive information or disrupt service availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker can send unauthorized test messages via the Telegram Bot API to the user configured in the plugin settings. This impacts the integrity of the messaging feature but does not compromise confidentiality or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — no official fix or patch links are currently available. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory for updates and apply any forthcoming patches promptly. Until a patch is released, restricting access to the plugin's administrative functions and limiting exposure to untrusted users may reduce risk.
CVE-2024-9686: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in choplugins Order Notification for Telegram
Description
The Order Notification for Telegram plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized test message sending due to a missing capability check on the 'nktgnfw_send_test_message' function in versions up to, and including, 1.0.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to send a test message via the Telegram Bot API to the user configured in the settings.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-9686 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the choplugins Order Notification for Telegram WordPress plugin. Specifically, versions up to and including 1.0.1 do not perform a capability check on the 'nktgnfw_send_test_message' function, enabling unauthenticated attackers to send test messages through the Telegram Bot API to the configured user. This flaw allows unauthorized message injection but does not disclose sensitive information or disrupt service availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker can send unauthorized test messages via the Telegram Bot API to the user configured in the plugin settings. This impacts the integrity of the messaging feature but does not compromise confidentiality or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — no official fix or patch links are currently available. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory for updates and apply any forthcoming patches promptly. Until a patch is released, restricting access to the plugin's administrative functions and limiting exposure to untrusted users may reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-10-09T13:13:30.149Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b59b7ef31ef0b5547f2
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:36:25 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:46:58 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 7:55:38 AM
Views: 14
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