CVE-2023-5254: Infoleak
First published: Thu Oct 19 2023(Updated: )
The ChatBot plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in versions up to, and including, 4.8.9 via the qcld_wb_chatbot_check_user function. This can allow unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data including confirmation as to whether a user name exists on the site as well as order information for existing users.
Credit: 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/functions.php#L1224
- 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/d897daf8-5320-4546-9a63-1d34a15b2a58?source=cve
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-5254?
CVE-2023-5254 refers to a vulnerability in the ChatBot plugin for WordPress that allows unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-5254?
CVE-2023-5254 has a severity rating of 5.3, which is considered medium.
How does CVE-2023-5254 affect the ChatBot plugin?
CVE-2023-5254 affects versions up to, and including, 4.8.9 of the ChatBot plugin for WordPress.
How can unauthenticated attackers exploit CVE-2023-5254?
Unauthenticated attackers can exploit CVE-2023-5254 by using the qcld_wb_chatbot_check_user function to extract sensitive data, including confirmation of user name existence on the site.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-5254?
Yes, upgrading to version 4.9.1 or higher of the ChatBot plugin for WordPress fixes CVE-2023-5254.
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