CVE-2026-40788 Details
Description
Subscriber Broken Access Control in ChatBot <= 7.9.7 versions.
A broken access control vulnerability has been identified in the WordPress ChatBot plugin, affecting versions through 7.9.7. This vulnerability allows unprivileged users to perform actions reserved for higher privileges, due to missing authorization checks.
Users of the WordPress ChatBot plugin should update to version 7.9.9 or later to address this vulnerability. Patchstack users can enable auto-update for vulnerable plugins.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
Volerion
Assessed Jun 15, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Jun 16, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/chatbot/vulnerability/wordpress-chatbot-plugin-7-9-7-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve | [email protected] | AdvisoryRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-862 | Missing Authorization | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| ChatBot | <= 7.9.7 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 15, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |