CVE-2023-5534: AI ChatBot <= 4.8.9 and 4.9.2 - Cross-Site Request Forgery on AJAX actions
The AI ChatBot plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 4.8.9 and 4.9.2. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the corresponding functions. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to invoke those functions via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
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The AI ChatBot plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 4.8.9. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the corresponding functions. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to invoke those functions via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
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What is CVE-2023-5534?
CVE-2023-5534 is a vulnerability in the AI ChatBot plugin for WordPress, which allows unauthenticated attackers to perform Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-5534?
The severity of CVE-2023-5534 is medium, with a CVSS score of 5.4.
How does CVE-2023-5534 impact WordPress websites?
CVE-2023-5534 allows unauthenticated attackers to invoke certain functions of the AI ChatBot plugin through CSRF attacks, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data manipulation on affected WordPress websites.
Which versions of the AI ChatBot plugin are affected by CVE-2023-5534?
Versions up to and including 4.8.9 and 4.9.2 of the AI ChatBot plugin for WordPress are vulnerable to CVE-2023-5534.
How can I mitigate the vulnerability in the AI ChatBot plugin?
To mitigate the vulnerability in the AI ChatBot plugin, it is recommended to update to a version higher than 4.9.2, where the nonce validation issue has been fixed.