Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE describes a SQL injection issue in the TechyTalk Quick Chat WordPress plugin. A crafted AJAX request may allow database access. The public bundle does not provide CVSS scoring, a confirmed fixed version, or evidence of active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted WordPress plugin exposure requiring inventory first. If the plugin is present and no fixed version is confirmed, prioritize removal or replacement because the stated impact is database access.
Technical view
The record attributes the flaw to use of like_escape in Quick-chat.php around line 399. Affected versions are described as all versions at least as of June 13, 2018. The impact is database access, but the source bundle lacks CPEs, CWE mapping, exploit status, and remediation details.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the TechyTalk Quick Chat plugin, especially installations from the affected timeframe. The bundle does not identify exact version boundaries beyond all versions as of June 13, 2018.
Exploitation context
The CVE states the attack vector is a crafted AJAX request. It is not listed as KEV, and the provided sources do not support a claim of active exploitation.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The CVE record names the component, file location, and crafted AJAX vector, but does not provide CVSS, CWE, affected CPEs, fixed release data, or verified exploitation status in the supplied bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the TechyTalk Quick Chat plugin.
- Check vendor or WordPress plugin guidance for a confirmed fixed version.
- Disable or remove the plugin if no supported fixed version is available.
- Review database and application logs for suspicious Quick Chat activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether TechyTalk Quick Chat is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record installed plugin versions and installation dates.
- Review Quick-chat.php for the referenced like_escape code path.
- Check logs for unusual AJAX requests involving Quick Chat endpoints.
Public sources used
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Database behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://metalamin.github.io/Quick-Chat-SQLi-EN/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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