Vulnerability Report
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Wise Chat <= 2.8.3 - CSV Injection

The Wise Chat plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to CSV Injection in versions up to, and including, 2.8.3. This allows unauthenticated attackers to embed untrusted input into exported CSV files, which can result in code execution when these files are downloaded and opened on a local system with a vulnerable configuration.

Quick Answer

This vulnerability is a medium severity with CVSS 5.5 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin Wise Chat. It affects Versions up to 2.8.3 and is fixed in 2.8.4.

Published
Jul 09, 2020
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
wise-chat
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Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 2.8.4, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

the tracked vulnerability is tracked for the Plugin Wise Chat as medium severity with CVSS 5.5. The affected range is Versions up to 2.8.3. Update Wise Chat to 2.8.4 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Vulnerability
Primary Fixed Version
2.8.4
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 2.8.3
Tracking ID
c7112f34-3055-4033-82ba-d59489cd8c6b
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Identifier strength
c7112f34-3055-4033-82ba-d59489cd8c6b

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Version evidence
Versions up to 2.8.3

Affected version data gives operators a concrete comparison point against installed WordPress software.

Patch evidence
2.8.4

A fixed version is present, so the page can answer update and remediation intent directly.

Source coverage
1 reference

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Verification Checklist

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Step 1

Inventory the installed Plugin package and compare its version with Versions up to 2.8.3.

Step 2

Confirm Wise Chat is updated to 2.8.4 or newer.

Step 3

Review references and CVSS vector details for exploitability, authentication requirements, and exposure path.

Step 4

After patching, re-run vulnerability monitoring and keep the related plugin or theme hub under review for follow-up CVEs.

Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
CVE No linked CVE entry.
Patched Versions
2.8.4
Affected Versions
Versions up to 2.8.3
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