Vulnerability Report
Plugin Critical Patch path listed CVE-2023-5204

AI ChatBot <= 4.8.9 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection via qc_wpbo_search_response

The ChatBot plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the $strid parameter in versions up to, and including, 4.8.9 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.

Quick Answer

CVE-2023-5204 is a critical severity with CVSS 9.8 SQL Injection issue affecting the Plugin WPBot – AI ChatBot for Live Support, Lead Generation, AI Services. It affects Versions up to 4.8.9 and is fixed in 4.9.1.

Published
Oct 11, 2023
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
chatbot
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 4.9.1, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2023-5204 is tracked for the Plugin WPBot – AI ChatBot for Live Support, Lead Generation, AI Services as critical severity with CVSS 9.8. The affected range is Versions up to 4.8.9. Update WPBot – AI ChatBot for Live Support, Lead Generation, AI Services to 4.9.1 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
SQL Injection
Primary Fixed Version
4.9.1
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 4.8.9
Tracking ID
CVE-2023-5204
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
CVE CVE-2023-5204
Patched Versions
4.9.1
Affected Versions
Versions up to 4.8.9
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