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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
What the vulnerability does
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.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Kognetiks Chatbot plugin for WordPress versions 1.9.9 and earlier does not properly validate or restrict file uploads. An attacker can upload arbitrary files to the site without authentication, potentially gaining the ability to run their own code on the server. This affects all installations of the plugin up to version 1.9.9.
What an attacker can do
Upload arbitrary files to the site and run their own code on the server.
Potential impact on your site
An attacker can take complete control of your site, steal data, modify content, or use it to attack other sites.
Conditions required to exploit
None. The attacker needs only network access; no authentication or user interaction required.
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