CVE-2024-6669: AI ChatBot for WordPress – WPBot <= 5.5.7 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
First published: Wed Jul 17 2024(Updated: )
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 unfiltered_html has been disabled.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Quantumcloud Ai Chatbot | <5.5.8 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ce23efed-fe21-486a-ab3b-9ed0dd26a971?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/chatbot/trunk/admin_ui.php#L755
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/chatbot/#developers
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/chatbot/trunk/admin_ui.php#L2211
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3119022/
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.
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