Reflected XSS Vulnerability in viala

CVE-2024-44029

What is CVE-2024-44029?

The Viala theme, developed by David Garlitz, is susceptible to a reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to improper neutralization of user inputs during web page generation. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users, leading to possible unauthorized actions, theft of session cookies, or other malicious outcomes. The vulnerability affects all versions of the Viala theme up to 1.3.1, highlighting the importance of user input validation and sanitation in web applications.

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