How severe is CVE-2023-2742?

CVE-2023-2742 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-2742 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2742?

CVE-2023-2742 affects Quantumcloud Wpbot. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2742?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-2742 published?

CVE-2023-2742 was published on 2023-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2742

CVE-2023-2742 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Quantumcloud Wpbot with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Quantumcloud Wpbot
Published: 2023-06-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2742?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2023-2742?: CVE-2023-2742 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-2742 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2742?: CVE-2023-2742 affects Quantumcloud Wpbot. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2742?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-2742 published?: CVE-2023-2742 was published on 2023-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f689442a-a851-4140-a10c-ac579f9da142

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:quantumcloud:wpbot:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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