Directory Traversal Vulnerability in AI ChatBot for WordPress by WordPress

CVE-2023-5241

What is CVE-2023-5241?

The AI ChatBot for WordPress has a Directory Traversal vulnerability that allows subscriber-level attackers to manipulate files on the server. By exploiting the qcld_openai_upload_pagetraining_file function, attackers can append malicious PHP code, such as '<?php', to existing files. This raises the risk of denial-of-service (DoS) conditions when critical files, like wp-config.php, are targeted. It is essential to upgrade to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and protect your WordPress site from potential exploits.

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