How severe is CVE-2023-4253?

CVE-2023-4253 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-2023-4253 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-4253?

CVE-2023-4253 affects Quantumcloud Wpbot. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4253?

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

When was CVE-2023-4253 published?

CVE-2023-4253 was published on 2023-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-4253

CVE-2023-4253 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% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Quantumcloud Wpbot
Published: 2023-09-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The AI ChatBot WordPress plugin before 4.7.8 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-4253?: The AI ChatBot WordPress plugin before 4.7.8 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup)
How severe is CVE-2023-4253?: CVE-2023-4253 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-2023-4253 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-4253?: CVE-2023-4253 affects Quantumcloud Wpbot. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4253?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-4253 published?: CVE-2023-4253 was published on 2023-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1cbbab9e-be3d-4081-bc0e-c52d500d9871

Affected products (1)

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

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