CVE-2023-5204
HIGHCVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
86.4%
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
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SSVC status
Description
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.
Technical Details
- Published
- 10/19/2023
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-5204?
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.
Is CVE-2023-5204 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2023-5204 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 86.4%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-5204?
CVE-2023-5204 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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