CVE-2026-15759: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in themeatelier ChatHelp – Click to Chat Button, WooCommerce Chat to Order & Floating Chat Form
The ChatHelp – Click to Chat Button, WooCommerce Chat to Order & Floating Chat Form plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'number' and 'group' Shortcode Attributes in all versions up to, and including, 3.5.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-15759 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the themeatelier ChatHelp WordPress plugin (all versions up to 3.5.1). It results from improper neutralization of input in the 'number' and 'group' shortcode attributes, allowing authenticated users with contributor-level privileges or higher to inject arbitrary web scripts. These scripts execute in the context of users who access the injected pages, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. The vulnerability has no confirmed patch or official remediation at this time.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher access can exploit this vulnerability to inject persistent malicious scripts into pages using the vulnerable shortcode attributes. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who visit the affected pages, potentially leading to theft of sensitive information, session tokens, or other malicious actions within the context of the victim's session. There is no indication of impact to availability. The vulnerability requires authenticated access and does not involve user interaction to trigger the script execution once the page is loaded.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin to prevent exploitation. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply any official patches promptly once released.
CVE-2026-15759: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in themeatelier ChatHelp – Click to Chat Button, WooCommerce Chat to Order & Floating Chat Form
Description
The ChatHelp – Click to Chat Button, WooCommerce Chat to Order & Floating Chat Form plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'number' and 'group' Shortcode Attributes in all versions up to, and including, 3.5.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.4medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-15759 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the themeatelier ChatHelp WordPress plugin (all versions up to 3.5.1). It results from improper neutralization of input in the 'number' and 'group' shortcode attributes, allowing authenticated users with contributor-level privileges or higher to inject arbitrary web scripts. These scripts execute in the context of users who access the injected pages, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. The vulnerability has no confirmed patch or official remediation at this time.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher access can exploit this vulnerability to inject persistent malicious scripts into pages using the vulnerable shortcode attributes. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who visit the affected pages, potentially leading to theft of sensitive information, session tokens, or other malicious actions within the context of the victim's session. There is no indication of impact to availability. The vulnerability requires authenticated access and does not involve user interaction to trigger the script execution once the page is loaded.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin to prevent exploitation. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply any official patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-14T16:38:37.414Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a59b40868715ace4359f550
Added to database: 07/17/2026, 04:48:08 UTC
Last enriched: 07/17/2026, 05:03:03 UTC
Last updated: 08/30/2026, 14:53:35 UTC
Views: 72
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