Is CVE-2023-5533 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-5533 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-5533 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-5533 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-5533?

CVE-2023-5533 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-5533

CWE-862Published: October 20, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The AI ChatBot plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized use of AJAX actions due to missing capability checks on the corresponding functions in versions up to, and including, 4.8.9 as well as 4.9.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to perform some of those actions that were intended for higher privileged users.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The AI ChatBot plugin for WordPress versions 4.8.9 and 4.9.2 is vulnerable to unauthorized AJAX actions due to missing capability checks. This allows unauthenticated attackers to perform privileged functions, resulting in a CVSS score of 9.8. It is not in the CISA KEV.

There is no public exploit known for this vulnerability, though it is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Update the AI ChatBot plugin to the latest available version to ensure proper capability checks are enforced.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-5533 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.