Vulnerability Description
The WPBot – AI ChatBot for Live Support, Lead Generation, AI Services plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 8.5.9 via the wpbot_send_email_transcript_free. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to exfiltrate full chat transcripts and associated user PII — including names, email addresses, and phone numbers — stored in the wpbot_user and wpbot_conversation tables to an attacker-controlled email address.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/chatbot/tags/8.5.9/includes/chat-sess
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/chatbot/tags/8.5.9/includes/chat-sess
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/chatbot/tags/8.5.9/includes/chat-sess
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/chatbot/tags/8.5.9/includes/chat-sess
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?reponame=&old=3621386%40chatbot&new
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5463548c-22bd-4645-a94
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-16773?
CVE-2026-16773 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The WPBot – AI ChatBot for Live Support, Lead Generation, AI Services plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 8.5.9 via the wpbot_sen...
How severe is CVE-2026-16773?
CVE-2026-16773 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16773?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.