CVE-2026-15889: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in arubadev Aruba HiSpeed Cache
The Aruba HiSpeed Cache plugin for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in all versions up to and including 3.0.14. This vulnerability arises from insufficient input sanitization and output escaping of post content, allowing authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts. These scripts execute when any user views the affected page, potentially compromising user interactions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-15889 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Aruba HiSpeed Cache WordPress plugin. The flaw exists due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically insufficient sanitization and escaping of post content. Authenticated attackers with Contributor or higher privileges can inject arbitrary scripts that execute in the context of users viewing the injected pages. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.0.14. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and privileges required at the contributor level. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can inject malicious scripts into post content that execute in the browsers of users who view the compromised pages. This can lead to information disclosure or other client-side impacts. The vulnerability does not affect availability and requires authenticated access.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider additional content filtering or security plugins to mitigate script injection risks.
CVE-2026-15889: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in arubadev Aruba HiSpeed Cache
Description
The Aruba HiSpeed Cache plugin for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in all versions up to and including 3.0.14. This vulnerability arises from insufficient input sanitization and output escaping of post content, allowing authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts. These scripts execute when any user views the affected page, potentially compromising user interactions.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.4medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-15889 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Aruba HiSpeed Cache WordPress plugin. The flaw exists due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically insufficient sanitization and escaping of post content. Authenticated attackers with Contributor or higher privileges can inject arbitrary scripts that execute in the context of users viewing the injected pages. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.0.14. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and privileges required at the contributor level. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can inject malicious scripts into post content that execute in the browsers of users who view the compromised pages. This can lead to information disclosure or other client-side impacts. The vulnerability does not affect availability and requires authenticated access.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider additional content filtering or security plugins to mitigate script injection risks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-15T15:28:26.029Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa27a6bacd9273b49e11ff3
Added to database: 09/10/2026, 09:37:47 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 09:52:53 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 09:57:41 UTC
Views: 6
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