CVE-2024-13613: wise chat Information Disclosure — Fix

Description

The Wise Chat plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.3 via the 'uploads' directory. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data stored insecurely in the /wp-content/uploads directory which can contain file attachments included in chat messages. The vulnerability was partially patched in version 3.3.3.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-200 CWE-200

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
kainex	wise_chat	< 3.3.3

References

Advisories & Patches

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3268074/ https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3288680/

Other References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wise-chat/trunk/src/services/WiseChatAttachmentsService.php https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f70dabb4-3ae6-43cf-86e2-62ac1454b697?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-13613? +

The Wise Chat plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.3 via the 'uploads' directory. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data stored insecurely in the /wp-content/uploads directory which can contain file attachments included in chat messages. The vulnerability was partially patched in version 3.3.3. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-13613? +

CVE-2024-13613 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-13613? +

CVE-2024-13613 affects products from kainex, specifically: wise_chat. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-13613? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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