What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Zahlan Categories Images categories-images allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Categories Images: from n/a through <= 3.3.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Categories Images versions 3.3.1 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect site visitors across different security contexts.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can compromise other users' sessions and data; site reputation and visitor trust at risk.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site; victim must visit a page containing the injected script.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 15, 2026
CVE published
April 29, 2026
Record updated