CVE-2026-23840CWE-20CWE-79

Movary vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting with `?categoryDeleted=` param

Critical · published January 19, 2026

CVSS v3.1
9.3
EPSS
0%
Percentile
21.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A simple URL tweak could unleash chaos! In earlier versions of Movary, a crafty cross-site scripting vulnerability lurks in the `?categoryDeleted=` parameter. 🔥 Think of it like a sneaky prankster at a movie theater who swaps the film reels, resulting in unintended chaos and confusion amongst the audience — that’s what XSS does in your web app! If exploited, an attacker could inject malicious scripts into your users' sessions, leading to compromised accounts, stolen cookies, or even defaced pages. It’s an absolute nightmare scenario that could wreck user trust and ruin your app's reputation!

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky prankster at a movie theater who swaps the film reels, resulting in unintended chaos and confusion amongst the audience — that’s what XSS does in your web app! This cross-site scripting vulnerability allows attackers to insert harmful scripts into web pages viewed by other users due to insufficient input validation in versions prior to 0.70.0.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could inject malicious scripts into your users' sessions, leading to compromised accounts, stolen cookies, or even defaced pages. It’s an absolute nightmare scenario that could wreck user trust and ruin your app's reputation! Upgrade your Movary installation to version 0.70.0 immediately to slam the door on this vulnerability. Additionally, review input validation practices throughout your application to ensure no similar weaknesses remain. You've got this! With these steps, you can ensure your app is protected and your users stay safe. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.3 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00295 · 21.0th percentile
Weaknesses
CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation; CWE-79 · Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Published
2026-01-19T18:32Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 JAN 18:32Z
    Movary vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting with `?categoryDeleted=` param
    cvelistv5