Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-25338 affects the WordPress “AI ChatBot with ChatGPT and Content Generator by AYS” plugin through version 2.7.4. It is a missing authorization issue, meaning an unauthenticated attacker may access functionality that should require permission. The published impact is limited integrity impact, not data theft or outage.
Executive priority
Prioritize identification and remediation on public WordPress sites using this plugin. The severity is moderate, but no-login remote reachability increases operational concern. Absence of confirmed exploitation lowers emergency urgency, while the lack of a named fix in sources requires close vendor monitoring.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-862 Missing Authorization in package ays-chatgpt-assistant, affecting versions through 2.7.4. CVSS 3.1 is 5.3: network exploitable, low complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, scope unchanged, integrity low, confidentiality and availability none. No fixed version is identified in the provided sources.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with the AYS AI ChatBot with ChatGPT and Content Generator plugin installed at version 2.7.4 or earlier. Sites without this plugin are not affected based on the provided data.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates remote unauthenticated exploitation is possible. The source bundle does not report active exploitation, public exploit code, or CISA KEV listing. Treat this as internet-reachable risk for affected WordPress sites, but not as confirmed exploited in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack reference. The affected range is through 2.7.4, with default status shown as unaffected outside the listed range. Do not assume a patched version unless vendor or advisory data confirms it. No exploit details should be derived from the CVSS vector alone.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the ays-chatgpt-assistant plugin.
- Check installed plugin versions and flag 2.7.4 or earlier.
- Review vendor and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or workaround.
- Update the plugin if a vendor-fixed version is available.
- If no fix exists, consider disabling the plugin until guidance is available.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the plugin is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed plugin version from WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Verify remediation by confirming version status after update or removal.
- Review web server and WordPress logs for unusual unauthenticated plugin interactions.
- Monitor CVE, vendor, and Patchstack pages for updated fix details.
Public sources used
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CWE-862: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N3.91.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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CWE details
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Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.