CVE-2024-6669: AI ChatBot for WordPress – WPBot <= 5.5.7 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The AI ChatBot for WordPress – WPBot plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via admin settings in all versions up to, and including, 5.5.7 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level permissions and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. This only affects multi-site installations and installations where unfilteredhtml has been disabled.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
WordPress plugin: AI ChatBot for WordPress – WPBotto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.5.7 - Configuration
This vulnerability only affects installations where unfiltered_html is disabled; enable unfiltered_html (or adjust roles/capabilities so administrator-added content is properly permitted/handled) to avoid the vulnerable condition described.
WordPress (multi-site / unfiltered_html behavior) unfiltered_html = disabled
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-6669?
CVE-2024-6669 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the possibility of Stored Cross-Site Scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6669?
To fix CVE-2024-6669, update the AI ChatBot for WordPress - WPBot plugin to version 5.5.8 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-6669?
Any user with the AI ChatBot for WordPress - WPBot plugin up to version 5.5.7 is affected by CVE-2024-6669.
What type of attack does CVE-2024-6669 allow?
CVE-2024-6669 allows authenticated attackers to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks via admin settings.
Is CVE-2024-6669 a new vulnerability?
CVE-2024-6669 was recently identified and affects all versions of the AI ChatBot for WordPress - WPBot plugin up to 5.5.7.