CVE-2026-87918 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

The WPBot WordPress plugin before 8.5.7 does not perform any authorization or nonce check on several AJAX actions that relay prompts to its configured AI providers, allowing unauthenticated attackers to make those third-party API calls, and consume the associated cost, using the site's own configured API keys.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d6b3745b-bda1-4734-b39c-75376477ba0a/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-87918?

CVE-2026-87918 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The WPBot WordPress plugin before 8.5.7 does not perform any authorization or nonce check on several AJAX actions that relay prompts to its configured AI providers, allowing unauthenticated attackers...

How severe is CVE-2026-87918?

CVE-2026-87918 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-2026-87918?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.