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Kognetiks Chatbot vulnerabilities
Kognetiks Chatbot has 10 known vulnerabilities in this database. The most recent published record is dated 6 Oct 2026.
- Known vulnerabilities
- 10
- Active installs
- 500+
- Latest version
- 2.4.8
- Last updated
- 19 Sep 2026
- Most recent
- 6 Oct 2026
No fixed version has been published yet, so consider disabling, removing or replacing the plugin until a safe release is available.
Find it in your WordPress dashboard under Plugins. Severity is based on the CVSS score published with the CVE where one is available.
| Vulnerability | Severity | Affected | Fix | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbitrary file upload CVE-2026-32579 | Critical 10.0 | Up to 2.4.9 | No fixed version yet | 1 d ago |
| Broken access control CVE-2025-11256 | Medium 5.3 | Up to 2.3.5 | Fixed in a later version (latest 2.4.8) | 18 Oct 2025 |
| Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) CVE-2024-11143 | Medium 4.3 | Before 2.1.9 | Fixed in 2.1.9 | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Broken access control CVE-2024-10531 | Medium 5.3 | Before 2.1.8 | Fixed in 2.1.8 | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Cross-site scripting (XSS) CVE-2024-10684 | Medium 6.1 | Before 2.1.8 | Fixed in 2.1.8 | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Broken access control CVE-2024-10529 | Medium 5.3 | Before 2.1.8 | Fixed in 2.1.8 | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Broken access control CVE-2024-10530 | Medium 4.3 | Before 2.1.8 | Fixed in 2.1.8 | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Cross-site scripting (XSS) CVE-2024-35738 | Medium 6.5 | Before 1.9.9 | Fixed in 1.9.9 | 8 Jun 2024 |
| Remote code execution CVE-2024-4560 | Critical 9.8 | Up to 1.9.9 | Fixed in a later version (latest 2.4.8) | 14 May 2024 |
| Arbitrary file upload CVE-2024-32700 | Critical 10.0 | Up to 2.0.0 | Fixed in a later version (latest 2.4.8) | 14 May 2024 |
Read the published descriptions
- CVE-2026-32579, 6 Oct 2026
- Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload in Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress <= 2.4.9 versions. CVE record
- CVE-2025-11256, 18 Oct 2025
- The Kognetiks Chatbot plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on several functions in all versions up to, and including, 2.3.5. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload limited safe files and erase conversations. CVE record
- CVE-2024-11143, 13 Nov 2024
- The Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.8. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the update_assistant, add_new_assistant, and delete_assistant functions. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify assistants via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link. CVE record
- CVE-2024-10531, 13 Nov 2024
- 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. CVE record
- CVE-2024-10684, 13 Nov 2024
- The Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'dir' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.7 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link. CVE record
- CVE-2024-10529, 13 Nov 2024
- The Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the delete_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 delete GTP assistants. CVE record
- CVE-2024-10530, 13 Nov 2024
- The Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the add_new_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 create new GTP assistants. CVE record
- CVE-2024-35738, 8 Jun 2024
- Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Kognetiks Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress: from n/a through 1.9.8. CVE record
- CVE-2024-4560, 14 May 2024
- The Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the chatbot_chatgpt_upload_file_to_assistant function in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers, with to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. CVE record
- CVE-2024-32700, 14 May 2024
- Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Kognetiks Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress.This issue affects Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress: from n/a through 2.0.0. CVE record
What to do if you run Kognetiks Chatbot
If you run Kognetiks Chatbot, open WordPress and check the installed version in Plugins. Compare it with the affected versions in the vulnerability record. If a fixed version is available, take a current backup and update to that version or the latest supported release.
If no fixed version exists, consider disabling and removing the plugin or replacing it with a maintained alternative. After dealing with the affected software, check administrator users, unexpected file changes, redirects, unfamiliar pages and security logs for signs that the site may already have been altered.
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