What the vulnerability does
01Description
The All in One SEO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure via 'internalOptions' localized script data in versions up to, and including, 4.9.7 due to sensitive internal option data being passed to wp_localize_script() in post editor contexts without effective masking for low-privilege users. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to view configured API/OAuth tokens and license-related values from page source.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
All in One SEO versions up to 4.9.7 expose sensitive information to authenticated users without proper access controls. A logged-in user with low privileges can read data they should not have access to. The vulnerability requires an active WordPress account but no special interaction. Update to a version newer than 4.9.7.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive information they should not have access to as a low-privilege user.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can access confidential data, risking exposure of site configuration or other users' information.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a valid WordPress user account with low privileges.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
May 20, 2026
CVE published
May 20, 2026
Record updated