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Vulnerabilities

CVE-2025-15266

High
The GeekyBot — Generate AI Content Without Prompt, Chatbot and Lead Generation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the chat message field in all versions up to, and i
CWE-79 — Weakness Type
Published: Jan 14, 2026  ·  Modified: Feb 28, 2026  ·  Source: NVD
CVSS v3
7.2
🔗 NVD Official
📄 Description (English)

The GeekyBot — Generate AI Content Without Prompt, Chatbot and Lead Generation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the chat message field in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.7 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever an administrator accesses the Chat History page.

🤖 AI Executive Summary

The GeekyBot WordPress plugin (versions ≤1.1.7) contains a Stored XSS vulnerability in the chat message field allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute when administrators access the Chat History page. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to WordPress-based business applications in Saudi Arabia, particularly those using AI chatbots for customer engagement and lead generation. Immediate patching to version 1.1.8 or later is critical to prevent administrative account compromise and data theft.

📄 Description (Arabic)

🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: May 8, 2026 11:00
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
High impact for Saudi e-commerce, fintech, and government digital services sectors utilizing WordPress with GeekyBot for customer engagement. Banking and financial services (SAMA-regulated entities) face elevated risk if using this plugin for customer support chatbots. Government agencies (NCA oversight) deploying WordPress-based citizen services portals are vulnerable to administrative compromise. Telecommunications and retail sectors using lead generation features are at significant risk. The vulnerability enables attackers to steal admin session cookies, modify website content, redirect users to phishing sites, or deploy malware—directly impacting customer trust and regulatory compliance.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
E-commerce and Retail Banking and Financial Services (SAMA-regulated) Government Digital Services (NCA oversight) Telecommunications Healthcare Real Estate and Property Management Education and Online Learning Platforms Hospitality and Tourism
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
7.8
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Update GeekyBot plugin to version 1.1.8 or later immediately via WordPress admin dashboard (Plugins > Installed Plugins > GeekyBot > Update)
2. If update unavailable, deactivate and remove the plugin until patched
3. Review Chat History page access logs for suspicious activity (check WordPress audit logs for admin access patterns)
4. Force password reset for all administrator accounts as precautionary measure

PATCHING GUIDANCE:
1. Test update in staging environment first to ensure compatibility with other plugins
2. Backup WordPress database and files before applying updates
3. Verify plugin functionality post-update

COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if immediate patching delayed):
1. Restrict Chat History page access to specific IP addresses via .htaccess or WAF rules
2. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block script injection patterns in chat parameters
3. Disable plugin if not actively used
4. Monitor admin access logs for unauthorized Chat History page visits

DETECTION RULES:
1. Monitor POST requests to chat message endpoints for script tags (<script>, javascript:, onerror=, onload=)
2. Alert on admin access to Chat History page outside business hours
3. Track database queries for wp_posts table modifications by unauthenticated users
4. Monitor for unusual admin session creation patterns
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديث مكون GeekyBot إلى الإصدار 1.1.8 أو أحدث فوراً عبر لوحة تحكم ووردبريس (المكونات > المكونات المثبتة > GeekyBot > تحديث)
2. إذا لم يكن التحديث متاحاً، قم بتعطيل وإزالة المكون حتى يتم إصلاحه
3. مراجعة سجلات الوصول إلى صفحة سجل الدردشة للنشاط المريب (تحقق من سجلات تدقيق ووردبريس لأنماط وصول المسؤول)
4. فرض إعادة تعيين كلمة المرور لجميع حسابات المسؤول كإجراء احترازي

إرشادات التصحيح:
1. اختبر التحديث في بيئة التطوير أولاً للتأكد من التوافق مع المكونات الأخرى
2. قم بعمل نسخة احتياطية من قاعدة بيانات ووردبريس والملفات قبل تطبيق التحديثات
3. تحقق من وظائف المكون بعد التحديث

الضوابط البديلة (إذا تأخر التصحيح الفوري):
1. تقييد وصول صفحة سجل الدردشة إلى عناوين IP محددة عبر .htaccess أو قواعد WAF
2. تطبيق قواعد جدار حماية تطبيقات الويب (WAF) لحظر أنماط حقن البرامج النصية في معاملات الدردشة
3. تعطيل المكون إذا لم يكن قيد الاستخدام النشط
4. مراقبة سجلات وصول المسؤول للزيارات غير المصرح بها إلى صفحة سجل الدردشة

قواعد الكشف:
1. مراقبة طلبات POST إلى نقاط نهاية رسالة الدردشة للبحث عن علامات البرامج النصية (<script>، javascript:، onerror=، onload=)
2. تنبيه عند وصول المسؤول إلى صفحة سجل الدردشة خارج ساعات العمل
3. تتبع استعلامات قاعدة البيانات لتعديلات جدول wp_posts من قبل المستخدمين غير المصرحين
4. مراقبة أنماط إنشاء جلسة المسؤول غير العادية
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.14.2.1 - Information security requirements for supplier relationships (plugin vendor security) ECC 2024 A.14.2.5 - Addressing information security in supplier agreements ECC 2024 A.5.23 - Web application security and input validation controls
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF 1.1 - Governance and Risk Management (vulnerability management) SAMA CSF 2.2 - Information Security (secure development and patch management) SAMA CSF 3.1 - Operational Resilience (incident response and detection)
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.5.20 - Secure development policy ISO 27001:2022 A.8.22 - Monitoring and testing of information systems ISO 27001:2022 A.8.24 - Protection against malware ISO 27001:2022 A.14.2.1 - Secure development requirements
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
PCI DSS 6.2 - Ensure security patches are installed within one month of release PCI DSS 6.5.7 - Cross-site scripting (XSS) prevention PCI DSS 11.3 - Perform penetration testing and vulnerability assessments
📊 CVSS Score
7.2
/ 10.0 — High
📊 CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Attack VectorN — None / Network
Attack ComplexityL — Low / Local
Privileges RequiredN — None / Network
User InteractionN — None / Network
ScopeC — Changed
ConfidentialityL — Low / Local
IntegrityL — Low / Local
AvailabilityN — None / Network
📋 Quick Facts
Severity High
CVSS Score7.2
CWECWE-79
EPSS0.14%
Exploit No
Patch ✓ Yes
Published 2026-01-14
Source Feed nvd
Views 5
🇸🇦 Saudi Risk Score
7.8
/ 10.0 — Saudi Risk
Priority: CRITICAL
🏷️ Tags
CWE-79
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