AI Content Writing Assistant (Content Writer, ChatGPT, Image Generator) All in One <= 1.1.7 - Missing Authorization
Description
The AI Content Writing Assistant (Content Writer, ChatGPT, Image Generator) All in One plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on a function in versions up to, and including, 1.1.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to perform an unauthorized action.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:NTechnical Details
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For information on how to identify and remediate authorization vulnerabilities in WordPress plugins, I recommend consulting the official WordPress security documentation and developer resources:
- WordPress Plugin Handbook (Security): This resource provides comprehensive guidance on implementing proper authorization using capability checks (
current_user_can()) and protecting against CSRF with nonces (check_ajax_referer()). - OWASP Top 10 - Broken Access Control: This provides a broader context for missing authorization vulnerabilities (CWE-862) and general defense strategies.
- Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) database: You can monitor the CVE database for information on patched versions and security advisories released by plugin developers.
To secure a WordPress plugin against unauthorized access, developers should ensure that every endpoint (AJAX, REST API, or admin page) explicitly verifies that the performing user has the necessary permissions for that specific action before any logic is executed.
Summary
The AI Content Writing Assistant plugin for WordPress (versions up to and including 1.1.7) contains a missing authorization vulnerability in an internal function. This allows authenticated attackers with contributor-level permissions or higher to execute unauthorized actions that should be restricted to administrators.
Exploit Outline
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must first obtain a valid session as a contributor-level user. The attacker then identifies an AJAX action or admin-side function that lacks a call to current_user_can() to verify permissions. By sending a crafted request to the WordPress administrative interface (typically via /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php), the attacker can invoke the vulnerable function and perform unauthorized plugin-specific actions.
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