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CVE-2023-5212

Quantumcloud Wpbot path traversal

9.6 CRITICALEPSS 1.63%
  1. Published19 Oct 2023

Description

The AI ChatBot plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Deletion in versions up to, and including, 4.8.9 as well as version 4.9.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with subscriber privileges to delete arbitrary files on the server, which makes it possible to take over affected sites as well as others sharing the same hosting account. Version 4.9.1 originally addressed the issue, but it was reintroduced in 4.9.2 and fixed again in 4.9.3.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Quantumcloud Wpbot4.9.2 · < 4.9.1

Remediation

Fixed in
Quantumcloud Wpbot≥ 4.9.1

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-5212 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-5212 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.63%.

How severe is CVE-2023-5212?

CVE-2023-5212 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.6, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.63% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-5212?

Affected products include Quantumcloud Wpbot.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5212?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Quantumcloud Wpbot 4.9.1 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.