CVE-2023-2742: AI ChatBot < 4.5.5 - Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
First published: Mon Jun 19 2023(Updated: )
The AI ChatBot WordPress plugin before 4.5.5 does not sanitize and escape its settings, allowing high-privilege users such as admin to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Quantumcloud Ai Chatbot | <4.5.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-2742?
CVE-2023-2742 is a vulnerability in the AI ChatBot WordPress plugin before version 4.5.5 that allows high-privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How does CVE-2023-2742 affect the AI ChatBot WordPress plugin?
CVE-2023-2742 affects the AI ChatBot WordPress plugin before version 4.5.5 by not properly sanitizing and escaping its settings, which can enable Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-2742?
CVE-2023-2742 has a severity keyword of 'medium' and a severity value of 4.8.
How can I fix CVE-2023-2742?
To fix CVE-2023-2742, make sure to update the AI ChatBot WordPress plugin to version 4.5.5 or above, as this vulnerability has been patched in that version.
What is the CWE of CVE-2023-2742?
CVE-2023-2742 is associated with CWE-79, which is the Weaknesses in OWASP Top Ten (2013) category.
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