CVE-2026-15048: GeekyBot < 1.2.8 - Unauthenticated Sensitive Information Exposure via Chat History

Published Jul 31, 2026
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Updated

The Geeky Bot WordPress plugin before 1.2.8 does not perform an authorization check on one of its AJAX actions, allowing unauthenticated users to retrieve chat-history session metadata including WordPress usernames, user IDs, and timestamps.

Affected Software

1 affected component
GeekyBot WordPress plugin<1.2.8

Event History

Jul 31, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-15048?

CVE-2026-15048 has a risk score of 36, indicating a moderate level of severity.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-15048?

To fix CVE-2026-15048, update the GeekyBot WordPress plugin to version 1.2.8 or later.

3

What kind of information is exposed in CVE-2026-15048?

CVE-2026-15048 allows the exposure of sensitive information including WordPress usernames, user IDs, and timestamps through chat history.

4

Which versions of GeekyBot are affected by CVE-2026-15048?

The vulnerability CVE-2026-15048 affects all versions of the GeekyBot WordPress plugin prior to 1.2.8.

5

Is user authentication required for CVE-2026-15048?

No, CVE-2026-15048 does not require user authentication, allowing unauthenticated users to access sensitive data.

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