CVE-2024-10531: Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress <= 2.1.7 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Assistant Update
The Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the updateassistant() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to update GTP assistants.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-10531?
CVE-2024-10531 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow unauthorized data modification.
How do I fix CVE-2024-10531?
To fix CVE-2024-10531, update the Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress plugin to version 2.1.8 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-10531?
Users with the Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress plugin versions up to and including 2.1.7 are affected by CVE-2024-10531.
What does CVE-2024-10531 exploit?
CVE-2024-10531 exploits a missing capability check in the update_assistant() function, allowing authenticated attackers to modify data.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-10531?
Yes, a patch is included in the update to version 2.1.8 of the Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress plugin.