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CVE-2023-5212: The AI ChatBot plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Deletion in versions up to, and including, 4.8.9 as well as version 4.9.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with s

critical Affects chatbot (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published ; advisory modified .

The AI ChatBot plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Deletion in versions up to, and including, 4.8.9 as well as version 4.9.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with s

Package
chatbot (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions
<4.9.1 or =4.9.2
Fixed in
4.9.1
Severity
critical  CVSS 9.6
Exploitation
not on CISA KEV · EPSS 2% (80.5th percentile)
Published
2023-10-19
Source
nvd

References

CWE-22
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