CVE-2026-1253
Group Chat & Video Chat by AtomChat <= 1.1.7 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Plugin Options Update
Description
The Group Chat & Video Chat by AtomChat plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'atomchat_update_auth_ajax' and 'atomchat_update_layout_ajax' functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update plugin options, including critical settings such as API keys, authentication keys, and layout configurations.
INFO
Published Date :
March 21, 2026, 4:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
March 21, 2026, 4:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the AtomChat plugin to version 1.1.8 or later.
- Verify plugin settings are secured.
- Review recent plugin option changes.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Group Chat & Video Chat by AtomChat plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'atomchat_update_auth_ajax' and 'atomchat_update_layout_ajax' functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update plugin options, including critical settings such as API keys, authentication keys, and layout configurations. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-862 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/atomchat/tags/1.1.7/includes/atomchat_requesthandler.php#L175 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/atomchat/trunk/includes/atomchat_requesthandler.php#L175 Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5c2980c3-0038-42ab-8751-72c40921477a?source=cve