Overview
A Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-13378, has been discovered in the AI ChatBot with ChatGPT and Content Generator by AYS plugin for WordPress. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.7.0. The flaw resides within the ays_chatgpt_pinecone_upsert function, potentially allowing unauthenticated attackers to make arbitrary web requests from the vulnerable server. This can be exploited to query or modify internal services, potentially leading to data breaches and other severe consequences.
Technical Details
The vulnerability exists within the ays_chatgpt_pinecone_upsert function. Due to insufficient input validation, an attacker can manipulate the parameters passed to this function to construct arbitrary HTTP requests originating from the WordPress server. This allows the attacker to bypass firewall restrictions and access internal resources that are normally inaccessible from the outside. The lack of authentication required to trigger the vulnerable function exacerbates the risk.
CVSS Analysis
- CVE ID: CVE-2025-13378
- Severity: MEDIUM
- CVSS Score: 6.5
- The CVSS score reflects the potential for unauthorized access to internal resources, which can be exploited to gain sensitive information or even control over internal systems.
Possible Impact
The successful exploitation of this SSRF vulnerability can have severe consequences:
- Data Leakage: Attackers can potentially access sensitive data stored on internal services, such as databases, configuration files, or API keys.
- Internal Service Disruption: Malicious requests could overload or disrupt internal services, leading to denial-of-service conditions.
- Privilege Escalation: In some cases, attackers could leverage the SSRF vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to other systems or escalate privileges within the network.
- Remote Code Execution (Potentially): While not directly implied by the SSRF itself, the information gained by exploiting the SSRF could expose other vulnerabilities that lead to Remote Code Execution.
Mitigation and Patch Steps
To mitigate the risk of CVE-2025-13378, take the following steps immediately:
- Update the Plugin: Upgrade the AI ChatBot with ChatGPT and Content Generator by AYS plugin to version 2.7.1 or later. This version contains a patch that addresses the SSRF vulnerability.
- Verify Plugin Version: After updating, verify that the plugin version is 2.7.1 or later.
- Monitor Activity: Monitor your server logs for any suspicious activity, such as unusual network requests or attempts to access internal resources.
- Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) Rules: Consider implementing WAF rules to detect and block SSRF attacks.
References
- CVE ID: CVE-2025-13378
- Vulnerable Code (Version 2.6.9): AYS ChatGPT Assistant Admin (v2.6.9)
- Vulnerable Code (Trunk): AYS ChatGPT Assistant Admin (Trunk)
- Vulnerable Code (Trunk): AYS ChatGPT Assistant Includes (Trunk)
- Patch Commit: AYS ChatGPT Assistant Patch (v2.7.1)
- Wordfence Threat Intelligence: Wordfence Analysis
