CVE-2024-6723: The AI Engine WordPress plugin before 2.4.8 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-6723?

ai engine: upgrade to 2.4.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-6723 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6723 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-6723 affect?

CVE-2024-6723 affects ai engine. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.7). The AI Engine WordPress plugin before 2.4.8 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by admin users when viewing chatbot discussions.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-6723?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.7UPGRADE

CVE-2024-6723 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.7) affecting ai engine. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The AI Engine WordPress plugin before 2.4.8 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by admin users when viewing chatbot discussions.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2024-09-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: meowapps

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-13 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

meowapps ai engine UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.4.8

Fixed in: 2.4.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ai-engine || rpm -q ai-engine || ai-engine --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.4.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ai-engine

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ai-engine

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-6723?

ai engine: upgrade to 2.4.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6723 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6723 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-6723 affect?

CVE-2024-6723 affects ai engine. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.7). The AI Engine WordPress plugin before 2.4.8 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by admin users when viewing chatbot discussions.

How urgent is CVE-2024-6723?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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References

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