CVE-2026-14189 WPBot AI ChatBot < 8.5.2 - Admin+ Second-Order SQL Injection via qc_bot_str_fields
Administrators can inject SQL via field identifiers, allowing data access or modification when visitors trigger searches.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-14189?
CVE-2026-14189 is a low-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown WPBot, published on 27 Jul 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The WPBot WordPress plugin before 8.5.2 does not validate administrator-configured field identifiers before using them in a SQL query, allowing users with administrator access to perform SQL injection that executes when a visitor triggers a search.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-14189?
How do I fix CVE-2026-14189?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-14189 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2026-14189 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-14189 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v886-3pxh-g3xp.