CVE-2023-5204: SQL Injection
First published: Thu Oct 19 2023(Updated: )
The ChatBot plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the $strid parameter in versions up to, and including, 4.8.9 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
Credit: security@wordfence.com security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| <4.9.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/chatbot/trunk/qcld-wpwbot-search.php?rev=2957286#L177
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new=2977505%40chatbot%2Ftrunk&old=2967435%40chatbot%2Ftrunk&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5ad12146-200b-48e5-82de-7572541edcc4?source=cve
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175371/WordPress-AI-ChatBot-4.8.9-SQL-Injection-Traversal-File-Deletion.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-5204?
The severity of CVE-2023-5204 is critical.
How does CVE-2023-5204 exploit work?
CVE-2023-5204 exploits a SQL Injection vulnerability in the ChatBot plugin for WordPress by manipulating the $strid parameter, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries.
Which versions of the ChatBot plugin for WordPress are affected by CVE-2023-5204?
Versions up to and including 4.9.1 of the ChatBot plugin for WordPress are affected by CVE-2023-5204.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2023-5204?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2023-5204 is CWE-89.
How can I fix the vulnerability in the ChatBot plugin for WordPress (CVE-2023-5204)?
To fix the vulnerability in the ChatBot plugin for WordPress (CVE-2023-5204), update to a version later than 4.9.1 that has addressed the SQL Injection issue.
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