CVE-2026-2955
Stored XSS in AIWU WordPress Plugin via X-Forwarded-For Header
Publication date: 2026-05-20
Last updated on: 2026-05-20
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| aiwu | ai_chatbot_and_workflow_automation | to 1.4.14 (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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The AI Chatbot & Workflow Automation by AIWU plugin for WordPress has a vulnerability known as Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in versions up to and including 1.4.14. This vulnerability arises because the plugin does not properly sanitize or escape input from the 'X-Forwarded-For' HTTP header. As a result, an attacker can inject malicious web scripts that get stored and later executed when a user accesses the affected page.
However, exploitation is limited by a 20-character storage limit, which constrains the complexity of the injected script.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to inject and store malicious scripts that execute in the context of users visiting the affected pages. This can lead to the theft of user credentials, session hijacking, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the user.
Because the vulnerability is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue, it can affect any user who views the injected content, potentially compromising user data and trust.