CVE-2024-4560

Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress <= 1.9.9 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload via chatbot_chatgpt_upload_file_to_assistant Function

Description

The Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the chatbot_chatgpt_upload_file_to_assistant function in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers, with to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

9.8

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 8.14% Top 10%

Affected: kognetiks Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress

References

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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/7bc33a05-d462-492e-9ea5-cf37b887cc94?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/chatbot-chatgpt/trunk/includes/utilities/chatbot-file-upload.php#L17

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-4560?: CVE-2024-4560 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-4560?: To fix CVE-2024-4560, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-4560 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2024-4560 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~8% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-4560?: CVE-2024-4560 affects kognetiks Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress.

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