CVE-2024-12879

Summary

CVE-2024-12879 is a vulnerability affecting the WPBot Pro Wordpress Chatbot plugin. This issue, present in all versions up to 13.5.5, allows authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level access or higher to bypass capability checks on the 'qc_wp_latest_update_check_pro' function. Consequently, attackers can modify Simple Text Responses to chat queries, introducing unintended content or altering the chatbot's behavior. This vulnerability may lead to significant data manipulation and could impact user experience. It is crucial for users to update their WPBot Pro plugin to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

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