CVE-2024-0699: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in tigroumeow AI Engine – The Chatbot, AI Framework & MCP for WordPress
The AI Engine: Chatbots, Generators, Assistants, GPT 4 and more! plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'add_image_from_url' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Editor access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. CVE-2024-29100 is likely a duplicate of this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-0699 is an unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the AI Engine – The Chatbot, AI Framework & MCP for WordPress plugin. The issue arises from the lack of file type validation in the 'add_image_from_url' function, allowing authenticated users with Editor or higher privileges to upload arbitrary files to the server. This can potentially enable remote code execution on the affected site. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.1.4. It is related to CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type). There is no vendor-provided patch or advisory available at this time, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Editor or higher privileges can upload arbitrary files to the server, which may lead to remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site. The CVSS score of 6.6 reflects a medium severity impact with network attack vector, high privileges required, and no user interaction needed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Editor and higher privileges to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious file uploads. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to users to reduce risk.
CVE-2024-0699: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in tigroumeow AI Engine – The Chatbot, AI Framework & MCP for WordPress
Description
The AI Engine: Chatbots, Generators, Assistants, GPT 4 and more! plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'add_image_from_url' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Editor access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. CVE-2024-29100 is likely a duplicate of this issue.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-0699 is an unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the AI Engine – The Chatbot, AI Framework & MCP for WordPress plugin. The issue arises from the lack of file type validation in the 'add_image_from_url' function, allowing authenticated users with Editor or higher privileges to upload arbitrary files to the server. This can potentially enable remote code execution on the affected site. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.1.4. It is related to CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type). There is no vendor-provided patch or advisory available at this time, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Editor or higher privileges can upload arbitrary files to the server, which may lead to remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site. The CVSS score of 6.6 reflects a medium severity impact with network attack vector, high privileges required, and no user interaction needed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Editor and higher privileges to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious file uploads. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to users to reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-01-18T20:04:56.876Z
- Cisa Enriched
- true
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 682cd0fa1484d88663aec334
Added to database: 5/20/2025, 6:59:06 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:55:22 PM
Last updated: 5/8/2026, 6:57:21 PM
Views: 80
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