CVE-2025-15266
Stored XSS in GeekyBot WordPress Plugin Allows Admin Hijacking
Publication date: 2026-01-14
Last updated on: 2026-04-08
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| ahmadgb | geeky_bot | to 1.1.7 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-79 | The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the GeekyBot WordPress plugin (versions up to and including 1.1.7). It occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize or escape input in the chat message field, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts. These scripts execute when an administrator views the Chat History page.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the administrator's browser. This can lead to theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or unauthorized actions performed with administrator privileges, potentially compromising the entire WordPress site.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate steps include disabling or uninstalling the GeekyBot plugin if it is installed, especially since the plugin has been closed as of January 12, 2026, pending a full review. Avoid using versions up to and including 1.1.7, as they are vulnerable. Monitor for updates or patches from the plugin author or WordPress.org before re-enabling the plugin. [2]