What the vulnerability does
01Description
The MxChat – AI Chatbot for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.5 via upload filenames. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract session values that can subsequently be used to access conversation data.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The MxChat WordPress plugin versions 2.5.5 and earlier expose sensitive information that can be accessed over the network without authentication. An attacker can retrieve this data directly without needing to log in or interact with a site administrator. The plugin should be updated to a version newer than 2.5.5 to close this exposure.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive information from the plugin without logging in.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Sensitive data stored or processed by the plugin may be visible to unauthenticated visitors.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the WordPress site; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 3, 2025
CVE published
April 22, 2026
Record updated