CVE-2023-2742

Name: CVE-2023-2742
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-19T11:15:10.543+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-2742 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The AI ChatBot WordPress plugin before 4.5.5 does not sanitize and escape its settings, allowing high-privilege users such as admin to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The AI ChatBot WordPress plugin before 4.5.5 does not sanitize and escape its settings, allowing high-privilege users such as admin to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.47%

37.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Quantumcloud	Wpbot	< 4.5.5

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f689442a-a851-4140-a10c-ac579f9da142Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f689442a-a851-4140-a10c-ac579f9da142Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 19, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2742?

How severe is CVE-2023-2742?

CVE-2023-2742 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2742?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-2742?

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Source: NVD / NIST