CVE-2024-12606 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-12606: AI Scribe – SEO AI Writer, Content Generator, Humanizer, Blog Writer, SEO Optimizer, DALLE-3, AI WordPress Plugin ChatGPT (GPT-4o 128K) <= 2.5 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Settings Update

Vendor Opacewebdesign
Product Opace AI Scribe: SEO Content Creator & Humaizer for OpenAI & Anthropic
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published January 10, 2025
Last update April 8, 2026

CVSS base score

4.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The AI Scribe – SEO AI Writer, Content Generator, Humanizer, Blog Writer, SEO Optimizer, DALLE-3, AI WordPress Plugin ChatGPT (GPT-4o 128K) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the engine_request_data() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update plugin settings.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Opace AI Scribe versions 2.5 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users to modify content they should not have access to. An attacker with a low-privilege account can change data integrity without needing special interaction. The vulnerability affects the plugin's core functionality and may impact site content reliability.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify content or settings they should not have permission to change.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter AI-generated content or plugin settings, compromising content integrity.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 10, 2025 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated

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