CVE-2023-51409CWE-434

WordPress AI Engine plugin <= 1.9.98 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Critical · published April 12, 2024

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High probability of exploitation

CVSS calls it critical at 10.0. It sits in the 99.2th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
63%
Percentile
99.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Jordy Meow AI Engine: ChatGPT Chatbot could let attackers upload malicious files with ease! 🚨 Think of it like a restaurant allowing customers to bring in any dish they want for the chef to serve — if they never check what's in those dishes, it could lead to some seriously toxic surprises! An attacker could upload harmful files, potentially taking control of the server, leaking sensitive data, or even crashing the entire chatbot system. The consequences could be devastating, turning a helpful assistant into a malicious agent. This is an urgent situation that needs immediate attention!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant allowing customers to bring in any dish they want for the chef to serve — if they never check what's in those dishes, it could lead to some seriously toxic surprises! This flaw allows attackers to upload files of any type, bypassing checks that should prevent harmful file types from being processed. The affected versions range from n/a through 1.9.98, making it a critical issue for all users of the AI Engine: ChatGPT Chatbot.

What to do

An attacker could upload harmful files, potentially taking control of the server, leaking sensitive data, or even crashing the entire chatbot system. The consequences could be devastating, turning a helpful assistant into a malicious agent. This is an urgent situation that needs immediate attention! To remediate this, update the AI Engine: ChatGPT Chatbot to the latest version immediately. Implement strict file type validations and consider using a robust file handling library to prevent future exploits. You've got this! By following these steps, you'll be one step closer to securing your chatbot like a pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.63077 · 99.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2024-04-12T13:15Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 APR 13:15Z
    WordPress AI Engine plugin <= 1.9.98 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
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