CVE-2026-19434: CWE-79 Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in maalfer Pentestify
Cross-site Scripting in the finding renderer in maalfer Pentestify before 2.3.1 allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the application origin via HTML markup stored in a finding's severity field, which the frontend interpolates unescaped into class and style attributes when rendering the report.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-19434 describes a Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in maalfer Pentestify prior to version 2.3.1. The flaw arises because the frontend improperly interpolates unescaped HTML markup from a finding's severity field into class and style attributes when rendering reports. This enables authenticated users to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the application, potentially leading to script-based attacks.
Potential Impact
Authenticated users can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary JavaScript within the application origin. This could lead to unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the user, data theft, or session hijacking within the context of the affected application. However, exploitation requires authentication and user interaction, limiting the scope of impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix information is currently available. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, restrict access to trusted users and avoid entering untrusted data into the severity field. Monitor vendor communications for updates on remediation.
CVE-2026-19434: CWE-79 Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in maalfer Pentestify
Description
Cross-site Scripting in the finding renderer in maalfer Pentestify before 2.3.1 allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the application origin via HTML markup stored in a finding's severity field, which the frontend interpolates unescaped into class and style attributes when rendering the report.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.1medium
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-19434 describes a Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in maalfer Pentestify prior to version 2.3.1. The flaw arises because the frontend improperly interpolates unescaped HTML markup from a finding's severity field into class and style attributes when rendering reports. This enables authenticated users to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the application, potentially leading to script-based attacks.
Potential Impact
Authenticated users can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary JavaScript within the application origin. This could lead to unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the user, data theft, or session hijacking within the context of the affected application. However, exploitation requires authentication and user interaction, limiting the scope of impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix information is currently available. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, restrict access to trusted users and avoid entering untrusted data into the severity field. Monitor vendor communications for updates on remediation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-j9f7-pmc4-vm2c
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-19434"]
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a7b6fcabf8831d5393e9c24
Added to database: 08/11/2026, 18:54:02 UTC
Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 18:59:01 UTC
Last updated: 09/24/2026, 01:47:41 UTC
Views: 34
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