CVE-2025-13381: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in ays-pro AI ChatBot with ChatGPT and Content Generator by AYS
The AI ChatBot with ChatGPT and Content Generator by AYS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on the 'ays_chatgpt_save_wp_media' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload media files.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-13381 is a missing authorization vulnerability in the AI ChatBot with ChatGPT and Content Generator by AYS WordPress plugin (versions up to 2.7.0). The function 'ays_chatgpt_save_wp_media' lacks a capability check, enabling unauthenticated attackers to upload media files. This could lead to unauthorized content uploads, potentially facilitating further attacks or misuse of the site. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-862 and has a CVSS 3.1 score of 5.3 (medium severity). No patch or official fix has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can upload media files to a vulnerable WordPress site using this plugin, which may allow the attacker to store malicious files or content on the server. While this does not directly lead to confidentiality or availability loss, it impacts integrity by allowing unauthorized content injection. No direct evidence of exploitation or further impact is provided.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin to prevent unauthorized media uploads. Monitoring plugin updates from the vendor is recommended to apply any forthcoming patches promptly.
CVE-2025-13381: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in ays-pro AI ChatBot with ChatGPT and Content Generator by AYS
Description
The AI ChatBot with ChatGPT and Content Generator by AYS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on the 'ays_chatgpt_save_wp_media' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload media files.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-13381 is a missing authorization vulnerability in the AI ChatBot with ChatGPT and Content Generator by AYS WordPress plugin (versions up to 2.7.0). The function 'ays_chatgpt_save_wp_media' lacks a capability check, enabling unauthenticated attackers to upload media files. This could lead to unauthorized content uploads, potentially facilitating further attacks or misuse of the site. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-862 and has a CVSS 3.1 score of 5.3 (medium severity). No patch or official fix has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can upload media files to a vulnerable WordPress site using this plugin, which may allow the attacker to store malicious files or content on the server. While this does not directly lead to confidentiality or availability loss, it impacts integrity by allowing unauthorized content injection. No direct evidence of exploitation or further impact is provided.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin to prevent unauthorized media uploads. Monitoring plugin updates from the vendor is recommended to apply any forthcoming patches promptly.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-18T20:23:35.769Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6928251f23c3d7b26904cfc6
Added to database: 11/27/2025, 10:17:03 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:31:53 AM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 8:24:15 PM
Views: 150
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