CVE-2024-6843: The Chatbot with ChatGPT WordPress plugin before 2.4.5 does not sanitise and escape user inputs, which could a
CVE-2024-6843 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting chatbot with chatgpt. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Chatbot with ChatGPT WordPress plugin before 2.4.5 does not sanitise and escape user inputs, which could allow unauthenticated users to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks against admins
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.1 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 65%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2024-08-19 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2024-6843?
chatbot with chatgpt: upgrade to 2.4.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-6843 being exploited?
CVE-2024-6843 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-2024-6843 affect?
CVE-2024-6843 affects chatbot with chatgpt. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Chatbot with ChatGPT WordPress plugin before 2.4.5 does not sanitise and escape user inputs, which could allow unauthenticated users to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks against admins
How urgent is CVE-2024-6843?
Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference
Software pages
WordPress vulnerabilities · OpenAI ChatGPT vulnerabilities
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