CVE-2023-5533: AI ChatBot <= 4.8.9 and 4.9.2 - Missing Authorization on AJAX actions

Published Oct 20, 2023
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Updated

The AI ChatBot plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized use of AJAX actions due to missing capability checks on the corresponding functions in versions up to, and including, 4.8.9 as well as 4.9.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to perform some of those actions that were intended for higher privileged users.

Other sources

The AI ChatBot plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized use of AJAX actions due to missing capability checks on the corresponding functions in versions up to, and including, 4.8.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to perform some of those actions that were intended for higher privileged users.

Affected Software

2 affected components
QuantumCloud Wpbot Wordpress<=4.8.9
QuantumCloud Wpbot Wordpress=4.9.2

Event History

Oct 20, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:29 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
08:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5533?

The severity of CVE-2023-5533 is critical with a score of 9.8.

2

How does CVE-2023-5533 affect the AI ChatBot plugin for WordPress?

CVE-2023-5533 affects the AI ChatBot plugin for WordPress versions up to, and including, 4.8.9 as well as 4.9.2.

3

What is the vulnerability of CVE-2023-5533?

CVE-2023-5533 is a vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to perform unauthorized AJAX actions in the AI ChatBot plugin for WordPress due to missing capability checks on corresponding functions.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-5533?

To fix CVE-2023-5533, it is recommended to update the AI ChatBot plugin for WordPress to a version that has addressed the vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-5533?

More information about CVE-2023-5533 can be found at the following references: [1] [2].

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