CVE-2026-8681: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in essentialplugin Essential Chat Support
The Essential Chat Support WordPress plugin up to version 1. 0. 1 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability (CWE-862) that allows unauthenticated attackers to reset all plugin configuration settings to their defaults by sending a specific POST request. This affects general settings, display rules, custom CSS, and WooCommerce tab settings. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5. 3, indicating medium severity. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-8681 is an authorization bypass vulnerability in the Essential Chat Support WordPress plugin (versions up to 1.0.1). The plugin fails to properly verify user authorization before processing a POST request containing ecs_reset_settings=1, allowing unauthenticated attackers to reset all plugin configuration settings to their defaults. This includes resetting general settings, display rules, custom CSS, and WooCommerce tab settings. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). No vendor-provided patch or official remediation is currently documented.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can reset all configuration settings of the Essential Chat Support plugin to default values, potentially disrupting website functionality and user experience related to chat support and WooCommerce integration. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact reported, but integrity of plugin settings is compromised. No known exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the plugin's endpoints if possible and monitor for suspicious POST requests containing ecs_reset_settings=1. Avoid using the affected plugin version in production environments where this risk is unacceptable.
CVE-2026-8681: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in essentialplugin Essential Chat Support
Description
The Essential Chat Support WordPress plugin up to version 1. 0. 1 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability (CWE-862) that allows unauthenticated attackers to reset all plugin configuration settings to their defaults by sending a specific POST request. This affects general settings, display rules, custom CSS, and WooCommerce tab settings. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5. 3, indicating medium severity. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-8681 is an authorization bypass vulnerability in the Essential Chat Support WordPress plugin (versions up to 1.0.1). The plugin fails to properly verify user authorization before processing a POST request containing ecs_reset_settings=1, allowing unauthenticated attackers to reset all plugin configuration settings to their defaults. This includes resetting general settings, display rules, custom CSS, and WooCommerce tab settings. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). No vendor-provided patch or official remediation is currently documented.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can reset all configuration settings of the Essential Chat Support plugin to default values, potentially disrupting website functionality and user experience related to chat support and WooCommerce integration. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact reported, but integrity of plugin settings is compromised. No known exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the plugin's endpoints if possible and monitor for suspicious POST requests containing ecs_reset_settings=1. Avoid using the affected plugin version in production environments where this risk is unacceptable.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-15T13:35:04.229Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a07dbb9ec166c07b0ef2cd5
Added to database: 5/16/2026, 2:51:37 AM
Last enriched: 5/16/2026, 3:06:36 AM
Last updated: 5/16/2026, 4:35:01 AM
Views: 6
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