CVE-2023-48741 WordPress ChatBot Plugin <= 4.7.8 is vulnerable to SQL Injection

High 7.6 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the QuantumCloud AI ChatBot plugin, potentially accessing or modifying database content.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-48741?

CVE-2023-48741 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in QuantumCloud AI ChatBot, published on 19 Dec 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in QuantumCloud AI ChatBot.This issue affects AI ChatBot: from n/a through 4.7.8.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-48741?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Quantumcloud Wpbot.

How do I fix CVE-2023-48741?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-48741 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2023-48741 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-48741 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rwjv-2j4j-ch2j.

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