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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The ArtiBot Free Chat Bot for WordPress WebSites plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the artibot_update function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to update plugin settings.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
ArtiBot Free Chat Bot for Websites versions 1.1.6 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users to modify data they should not have access to. The vulnerability requires a valid user account but no special privileges. The impact is limited to data integrity; confidentiality and availability are not affected.
What an attacker can do
Modify data belonging to other users or the site without proper authorization.
Potential impact on your site
Unauthorized users can alter chatbot configuration, messages, or settings affecting site visitors.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a valid user account with low-level privileges.
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