CVE-2025-12043: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in autochat Autochat Automatic Conversation
The Autochat Automatic Conversation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'wp_ajax_nopriv_auycht_saveCid' AJAX endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to connect and disconnect the client ID.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-12043 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Autochat Automatic Conversation WordPress plugin. The issue arises because the AJAX endpoint 'wp_ajax_nopriv_auycht_saveCid' does not perform capability checks, allowing unauthenticated users to connect or disconnect client IDs. This vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.1.9 and can lead to unauthorized modification of data related to client ID management within the plugin.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to modify client ID connections, potentially disrupting the intended operation of the plugin's automatic conversation features. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact indicated, but unauthorized modification of client IDs could affect the integrity of plugin data or user experience.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider restricting access to the affected AJAX endpoint through web application firewall rules or other access controls to prevent unauthenticated requests.
CVE-2025-12043: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in autochat Autochat Automatic Conversation
Description
The Autochat Automatic Conversation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'wp_ajax_nopriv_auycht_saveCid' AJAX endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to connect and disconnect the client ID.
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-12043 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Autochat Automatic Conversation WordPress plugin. The issue arises because the AJAX endpoint 'wp_ajax_nopriv_auycht_saveCid' does not perform capability checks, allowing unauthenticated users to connect or disconnect client IDs. This vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.1.9 and can lead to unauthorized modification of data related to client ID management within the plugin.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to modify client ID connections, potentially disrupting the intended operation of the plugin's automatic conversation features. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact indicated, but unauthorized modification of client IDs could affect the integrity of plugin data or user experience.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider restricting access to the affected AJAX endpoint through web application firewall rules or other access controls to prevent unauthenticated requests.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-21T19:03:42.165Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69255e27292ce6fc00be05cd
Added to database: 11/25/2025, 7:43:35 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:56:21 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 3:59:02 AM
Views: 89
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