CVE-2026-40734: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Zahlan Categories Images
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Zahlan Categories Images (<= 3.3.1) involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, resulting in a DOM-based XSS issue. This allows an attacker to inject and execute malicious scripts in the victim's browser when interacting with the affected product. The vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-40734 but lacks detailed technical or remediation information and no CVSS score is assigned.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or other client-side impacts. However, no known exploits are reported, and the exact impact depends on the context in which the vulnerable input is used.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider applying input validation or output encoding controls where possible to mitigate DOM-based XSS risks. Monitor vendor channels for updates.
CVE-2026-40734: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Zahlan Categories Images
Description
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.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Zahlan Categories Images (<= 3.3.1) involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, resulting in a DOM-based XSS issue. This allows an attacker to inject and execute malicious scripts in the victim's browser when interacting with the affected product. The vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-40734 but lacks detailed technical or remediation information and no CVSS score is assigned.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or other client-side impacts. However, no known exploits are reported, and the exact impact depends on the context in which the vulnerable input is used.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider applying input validation or output encoding controls where possible to mitigate DOM-based XSS risks. Monitor vendor channels for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-15T09:19:28.916Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69df6c9d82d89c981fe572ea
Added to database: 4/15/2026, 10:46:53 AM
Last enriched: 4/15/2026, 11:02:33 AM
Last updated: 4/16/2026, 6:23:03 AM
Views: 9
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