CVE-2024-10531: The Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data du

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-10531?

kognetiks chatbot: upgrade to 2.1.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-10531 being exploited?

CVE-2024-10531 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-10531 affect?

CVE-2024-10531 affects kognetiks chatbot. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the update_assistant() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.7. This makes it poss

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-10531?

Priority 35/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-10531 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting kognetiks chatbot. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the update_assistant() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to update GTP assistants.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-11-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: kognetiks

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-13 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kognetiks kognetiks chatbot UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.1.8

Fixed in: 2.1.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy kognetiks-chatbot || rpm -q kognetiks-chatbot || kognetiks-chatbot --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.1.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade kognetiks-chatbot

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade kognetiks-chatbot

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-10531?

kognetiks chatbot: upgrade to 2.1.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-10531 being exploited?

CVE-2024-10531 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-10531 affect?

CVE-2024-10531 affects kognetiks chatbot. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the update_assistant() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.7. This makes it poss

How urgent is CVE-2024-10531?

Priority 35/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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