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