CVE-2026-1336: 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 and modification of data due to missing capability checks on the store_data() and get_chatgpt_api_key() functions in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.5. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view, modify or delete the plugin's ChatGPT API key. The vulnerability was partially fixed in version 2.7.5 and fully fixed in version 2.7.6
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-1336 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the AI ChatBot with ChatGPT and Content Generator by AYS WordPress plugin. The issue arises because the store_data() and get_chatgpt_api_key() functions lack proper capability checks, enabling unauthenticated attackers to view, modify, or delete the plugin's ChatGPT API key. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.7.5. Partial remediation was implemented in version 2.7.5, with a complete fix released in version 2.7.6.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can access and manipulate the ChatGPT API key used by the plugin. This could lead to unauthorized use or disruption of the plugin's integration with ChatGPT services. There is no indication of direct confidentiality loss of user data or system compromise beyond the API key exposure. The vulnerability does not impact availability or confidentiality of other data according to the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade the AI ChatBot with ChatGPT and Content Generator by AYS plugin to version 2.7.6 or later, where the vulnerability is fully fixed. Versions 2.7.5 and earlier are vulnerable, with only a partial fix in 2.7.5. No other mitigations are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-1336: 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 and modification of data due to missing capability checks on the store_data() and get_chatgpt_api_key() functions in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.5. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view, modify or delete the plugin's ChatGPT API key. The vulnerability was partially fixed in version 2.7.5 and fully fixed in version 2.7.6
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-1336 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the AI ChatBot with ChatGPT and Content Generator by AYS WordPress plugin. The issue arises because the store_data() and get_chatgpt_api_key() functions lack proper capability checks, enabling unauthenticated attackers to view, modify, or delete the plugin's ChatGPT API key. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.7.5. Partial remediation was implemented in version 2.7.5, with a complete fix released in version 2.7.6.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can access and manipulate the ChatGPT API key used by the plugin. This could lead to unauthorized use or disruption of the plugin's integration with ChatGPT services. There is no indication of direct confidentiality loss of user data or system compromise beyond the API key exposure. The vulnerability does not impact availability or confidentiality of other data according to the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade the AI ChatBot with ChatGPT and Content Generator by AYS plugin to version 2.7.6 or later, where the vulnerability is fully fixed. Versions 2.7.5 and earlier are vulnerable, with only a partial fix in 2.7.5. No other mitigations are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-22T12:43:02.635Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69a61e3fd1a09e29cb5e40e3
Added to database: 3/2/2026, 11:33:19 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:28:46 PM
Last updated: 4/16/2026, 5:25:43 PM
Views: 117
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