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CVE-2023-6985

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.36%

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CVE-2023-6985 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The 10Web AI Assistant – AI content writing assistant plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the install_plugin AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.18. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to install arbitrary plugins that can be used to gain further access to a compromised site.. EPSS estimates a 1.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The 10Web AI Assistant – AI content writing assistant plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the install_plugin AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.18. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to install arbitrary plugins that can be used to gain further access to a compromised site.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
1.36%

68.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
10webAi Assistant< 1.0.19

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-6985?
The 10Web AI Assistant – AI content writing assistant plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the install_plugin AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.18. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to install arbitrary plugins that can be used to gain further access to a compromised site.
How severe is CVE-2023-6985?
CVE-2023-6985 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6985?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST