CVE-2026-8438: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in davidanderson All-In-One Security (AIOS) – Security and Firewall
CVE-2026-8438 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the All-In-One Security (AIOS) – Security and Firewall WordPress plugin up to version 5. 4. 7. It arises from insufficient input sanitization and missing output escaping in specific plugin functions related to REST API request logging. When certain features are enabled, an unauthenticated attacker can inject malicious scripts into the debug log via crafted REST request paths. These scripts execute in the administrator's browser when viewing the debug log page, potentially leading to theft of security tokens and unauthorized privileged actions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The AIOS plugin suffers from a stored XSS vulnerability due to improper neutralization of input in the get_rest_route() function and lack of output escaping in the column_default() method of the debug log list table. Specifically, when 'Disable REST API for non-logged in users' and debug logging are enabled, an attacker can send a REST request with a URL-encoded payload that is decoded and stored unsanitized in the debug logs. The debug log page then outputs this raw data without escaping, causing JavaScript execution in the administrator's session. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the admin context, risking nonce theft, privileged AJAX/REST actions, and potential full site compromise.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can inject and store malicious JavaScript in the plugin's debug logs, which executes when an administrator views the debug log page. This can lead to theft of security tokens (nonces), execution of privileged AJAX or REST actions, and potentially full compromise of the WordPress site. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.2 (high severity), reflecting network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impact on confidentiality and integrity with scope change.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, administrators should consider disabling the 'Disable REST API for non-logged in users' feature or debug logging to prevent exploitation. Avoid viewing the AIOS Dashboard Debug Logs page if these features are enabled and untrusted REST requests are possible. Monitor vendor channels for an official patch or update addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-8438: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in davidanderson All-In-One Security (AIOS) – Security and Firewall
Description
CVE-2026-8438 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the All-In-One Security (AIOS) – Security and Firewall WordPress plugin up to version 5. 4. 7. It arises from insufficient input sanitization and missing output escaping in specific plugin functions related to REST API request logging. When certain features are enabled, an unauthenticated attacker can inject malicious scripts into the debug log via crafted REST request paths. These scripts execute in the administrator's browser when viewing the debug log page, potentially leading to theft of security tokens and unauthorized privileged actions.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.2high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The AIOS plugin suffers from a stored XSS vulnerability due to improper neutralization of input in the get_rest_route() function and lack of output escaping in the column_default() method of the debug log list table. Specifically, when 'Disable REST API for non-logged in users' and debug logging are enabled, an attacker can send a REST request with a URL-encoded payload that is decoded and stored unsanitized in the debug logs. The debug log page then outputs this raw data without escaping, causing JavaScript execution in the administrator's session. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the admin context, risking nonce theft, privileged AJAX/REST actions, and potential full site compromise.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can inject and store malicious JavaScript in the plugin's debug logs, which executes when an administrator views the debug log page. This can lead to theft of security tokens (nonces), execution of privileged AJAX or REST actions, and potentially full compromise of the WordPress site. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.2 (high severity), reflecting network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impact on confidentiality and integrity with scope change.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, administrators should consider disabling the 'Disable REST API for non-logged in users' feature or debug logging to prevent exploitation. Avoid viewing the AIOS Dashboard Debug Logs page if these features are enabled and untrusted REST requests are possible. Monitor vendor channels for an official patch or update addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-12T18:50:59.037Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a23837ce29bf47b50f08522
Added to database: 6/6/2026, 2:18:36 AM
Last enriched: 6/6/2026, 2:33:31 AM
Last updated: 6/6/2026, 4:24:23 AM
Views: 6
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.