CVE-2026-15241: ChatBot for eCommerce – WoowBot < 4.8.4 - Unauthenticated Gemini API Key Abuse via qcld_gemini_response
The AI ChatBot for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 4.8.4 does not perform any authorization or nonce check on one of its AJAX actions, allowing unauthenticated users to abuse the site owner's stored third-party API key to send requests billed to the owner's account and, when an optional feature is enabled, to retrieve indexed knowledge-base content.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
AI ChatBot for WooCommerce (WoowBot)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 4.8.4 - Configuration
Ensure the vulnerable AJAX action performs proper authorization and nonce checks so unauthenticated users cannot abuse the stored third-party API key.
AI ChatBot for WooCommerce (WoowBot) authorization/nonce checks for the vulnerable AJAX action = enable
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-15241?
CVE-2026-15241 has a risk score of 54, indicating a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2026-15241?
To fix CVE-2026-15241, update the ChatBot for eCommerce plugin to version 4.8.4 or later.
What does CVE-2026-15241 exploit?
CVE-2026-15241 exploits a lack of authorization and nonce check on an AJAX action, allowing unauthenticated API key abuse.
Who is affected by CVE-2026-15241?
Users of the ChatBot for eCommerce WordPress plugin prior to version 4.8.4 are affected by CVE-2026-15241.
What can attackers do with CVE-2026-15241?
Attackers can send requests using the site owner's stored third-party API key, potentially incurring unauthorized charges.