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CVE-2026-32579: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in kognetiks Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress

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Critical
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-32579cvecve-2026-32579cwe-434
Published: 10/06/2026 (10/06/2026, 08:34:06 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: kognetiks
Product: Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress

Description

Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload in Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress <= 2.4.9 versions.

CVSS v3.1

Score 10.0critical

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

kognetiks

Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 10/06/2026, 09:48:44 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability (CWE-434) in Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress permits unauthenticated arbitrary file uploads in versions up to 2.4.9. An attacker can exploit this to upload malicious files, potentially leading to full system compromise. The CVSS v3.1 score is 10.0, reflecting network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to upload arbitrary files, which can lead to remote code execution, data compromise, and denial of service. The vulnerability affects core security properties (confidentiality, integrity, availability) at a critical level.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the plugin functionality, disable file uploads if possible, and monitor for suspicious activity related to file uploads.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2026-03-12T11:12:57.708Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6ac4b6352cdf04f65690d898

Added to database: 10/06/2026, 08:49:57 UTC

Last enriched: 10/06/2026, 09:48:44 UTC

Last updated: 10/06/2026, 18:57:28 UTC

Views: 4

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