What the vulnerability does
01Description
The AI BotKit – AI Chatbot & Live Support for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'id' parameter in the `ai_botkit_widget` shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.7 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.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The AI ChatBot for WordPress plugin versions 1.1.7 and earlier contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site visitors, including administrators. The vulnerability affects the plugin's scope across the site, potentially compromising user sessions and site integrity.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers, stealing sessions or modifying site content.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject code affecting all site visitors; admin accounts at risk of session hijacking or unauthorized changes.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
January 7, 2026
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
