CVE-2026-83593: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in quantumcloud WPBot – AI ChatBot for Live Support, Lead Generation, AI Services
WPBot – AI ChatBot for Live Support, Lead Generation, AI Services WordPress plugin versions up to and including 8.7.3 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the 'conversation' parameter. This vulnerability arises from insufficient input sanitization and output escaping, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary scripts that execute when users access the affected pages. The nonce intended to protect this action is ineffective as it is localized into every public-facing page, failing to restrict unauthenticated access.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-83593 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the WPBot – AI ChatBot for Live Support, Lead Generation, AI Services WordPress plugin. The flaw exists in all versions up to and including 8.7.3 due to improper neutralization of input in the 'conversation' parameter. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute in the context of users visiting the injected pages. The nonce check implemented is ineffective as it is exposed on all public-facing pages via wp_localize_script, providing no real access control to prevent exploitation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of users visiting the affected pages, potentially resulting in data theft, session hijacking, or other malicious actions affecting confidentiality and integrity. The vulnerability does not impact availability. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.2 (high), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and partial confidentiality and integrity impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — no official fix or patch links are provided in the available data. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory for updates and apply any official patches once released. Until a fix is available, consider disabling or restricting access to the vulnerable functionality if possible. The nonce check currently in place does not provide effective protection against unauthenticated exploitation.
CVE-2026-83593: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in quantumcloud WPBot – AI ChatBot for Live Support, Lead Generation, AI Services
Description
WPBot – AI ChatBot for Live Support, Lead Generation, AI Services WordPress plugin versions up to and including 8.7.3 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the 'conversation' parameter. This vulnerability arises from insufficient input sanitization and output escaping, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary scripts that execute when users access the affected pages. The nonce intended to protect this action is ineffective as it is localized into every public-facing page, failing to restrict unauthenticated access.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.2high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-83593 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the WPBot – AI ChatBot for Live Support, Lead Generation, AI Services WordPress plugin. The flaw exists in all versions up to and including 8.7.3 due to improper neutralization of input in the 'conversation' parameter. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute in the context of users visiting the injected pages. The nonce check implemented is ineffective as it is exposed on all public-facing pages via wp_localize_script, providing no real access control to prevent exploitation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of users visiting the affected pages, potentially resulting in data theft, session hijacking, or other malicious actions affecting confidentiality and integrity. The vulnerability does not impact availability. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.2 (high), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and partial confidentiality and integrity impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — no official fix or patch links are provided in the available data. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory for updates and apply any official patches once released. Until a fix is available, consider disabling or restricting access to the vulnerable functionality if possible. The nonce check currently in place does not provide effective protection against unauthenticated exploitation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-31T19:43:55.434Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa0f0a5acd9273b49ccdedc
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 05:37:41 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 05:52:04 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 05:54:11 UTC
Views: 3
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