CVE-2023-5212: Path Traversal
First published: Thu Oct 19 2023(Updated: )
The AI ChatBot plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Deletion in versions up to, and including, 4.8.9 as well as version 4.9.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with subscriber privileges to delete arbitrary files on the server, which makes it possible to take over affected sites as well as others sharing the same hosting account. Version 4.9.1 originally addressed the issue, but it was reintroduced in 4.9.2 and fixed again in 4.9.3.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| <4.9.1 | ||
| =4.9.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/chatbot/trunk/includes/openai/qcld-bot-openai.php?rev=2957286#L576
- 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/5b3f4ccb-fcc6-42ec-8e9e-03d69ae7acf2?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-2023-5212?
The severity of CVE-2023-5212 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.6.
Which versions of the AI ChatBot plugin for WordPress are affected by CVE-2023-5212?
Versions up to and including 4.8.9 as well as version 4.9.2 of the AI ChatBot plugin for WordPress are affected by CVE-2023-5212.
What is the vulnerability description for CVE-2023-5212?
CVE-2023-5212 is a vulnerability in the AI ChatBot plugin for WordPress that allows authenticated attackers with subscriber privileges to delete arbitrary files on the server, potentially leading to a takeover of the system.
How can I fix CVE-2023-5212?
Update the AI ChatBot plugin for WordPress to a version higher than 4.9.2 to mitigate the vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-5212?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-5212 at the following references: - Reference 1: [link](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/chatbot/trunk/includes/openai/qcld-bot-openai.php?rev=2957286#L576) - Reference 2: [link](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new=2977505%40chatbot%2Ftrunk&old=2967435%40chatbot%2Ftrunk&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=) - Reference 3: [link](https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5b3f4ccb-fcc6-42ec-8e9e-03d69ae7acf2?source=cve)
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