CVE-2026-35482: alf.io sandbox escape in extension script engine

CVE-2026-35482 · Severity: high · CVSS 8 · Published 2026-06-02

alf.io is an open-source ticket reservation system used for managing events like conferences and workshops. A security flaw in the system's extension engine allows an administrator to bypass security restrictions and execute unauthorized commands on the underlying server. This could lead to a complete takeover of the server, resulting in the theft of attendee data, service outages, or the use of the server for further attacks.

Technologies: Alf.Io. Vendors: Alf.Io.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-35482 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-35482 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-35482?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 8, published 2 June 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Alf.Io < 2.0-M5-2606.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-35482?
A patch was published on 2026-06-02. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-35482 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-35482?
Check whether you run Alf.Io at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

A sandbox escape exists in the alf.io extension script engine due to the improper exposure of Java objects within the Rhino JavaScript environment. Specifically, the `ScriptingExecutionService.executeScriptFinally()` method injects an unrestricted `java.lang.Class` object (named `returnClass`) into the script scope. While the system attempts to use AST validation and a class whitelist to restrict script capabilities, an attacker can use `returnClass.forName()` and Java reflection to bypass these controls. By reflecting into `java.lang.Runtime`, an authenticated administrator can execute arbitrary OS commands. The vulnerability is triggered when a malicious extension script is saved and subsequently executed by a system event. This issue is patched in version 2.0-M5-2606.

Affected products

  • alfio-event alf.io < 2.0-M5-2606

Timeline

  • 2026-06-02: disclosed
  • 2026-06-02: advisory
  • 2026-06-02: patched

References

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