CVE-2026-25338
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Missing Authorization in AYS Pro AI ChatBot Enables Unauthorized Access

Publication date: 2026-02-19

Last updated on: 2026-02-19

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Ays Pro AI ChatBot with ChatGPT and Content Generator by AYS ays-chatgpt-assistant allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects AI ChatBot with ChatGPT and Content Generator by AYS: from n/a through <= 2.7.4.
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Published
2026-02-19
Last Modified
2026-02-19
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-02-19
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-25338
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Vendor Product Version / Range
ays ays_chatgpt_assistant to 2.7.4 (inc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-862 The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-25338 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WordPress AI ChatBot with ChatGPT and Content Generator by AYS Plugin, affecting versions up to and including 2.7.4.

The vulnerability arises from missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain functions, which allows unauthenticated users to perform actions that should be restricted to higher-privileged users.

It is classified under OWASP Top 10 A1: Broken Access Control.

Impact Analysis

[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "This vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to perform privileged actions within the affected plugin, potentially leading to unauthorized access or manipulation of the AI ChatBot's functions."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Although the CVSS score is 5.3, indicating a low severity impact, the risk exists that attackers could exploit the missing access controls to misuse the plugin's capabilities."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'It is recommended to update to version 2.7.5 or later where the issue has been patched to mitigate this risk.'}] [1]

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Detection Guidance

This vulnerability arises from missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain functions of the AYS ChatGPT Assistant WordPress plugin, allowing unauthenticated users to perform privileged actions.

There is no specific information provided about detection commands or network/system scanning techniques for this vulnerability.

Mitigation Strategies

The recommended immediate mitigation step is to update the AYS ChatGPT Assistant WordPress plugin to version 2.7.5 or later, where the vulnerability has been patched.

Additionally, Patchstack users can enable auto-updates specifically for vulnerable plugins to reduce the risk of exploitation.

Since no additional privileges are required to exploit this vulnerability, timely patching is critical.

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