CVE-2026-8318 — VectifyAI PageIndex Vulnerability

title: VectifyAI PageIndex toc_transformer Infinite Loop - CVE-2026-8318
id: scw-2026-05-11-ai-1
status: experimental
level: high
description: |
  This rule detects attempts to exploit CVE-2026-8318 by targeting the toc_transformer function within the VectifyAI PageIndex component. The vulnerability, residing in pageindex/page_index.py, can lead to an infinite loop when exploited remotely. This detection focuses on the specific URI path and query parameter associated with the vulnerable function, indicating a potential exploit attempt.
author: SCW Feed Engine (AI-generated)
date: 2026-05-11
references:
  - https://shimiscyberworld.com/posts/nvd-CVE-2026-8318/
tags:
  - attack.initial_access
  - attack.t1190
logsource:
    category: webserver
detection:
  selection:
      cs-uri|contains:
          - '/pageindex/page_index.py'
      cs-uri-query|contains:
          - 'toc_transformer'
      condition: selection
falsepositives:
  - Legitimate administrative activity

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