CVE-2024-27962: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Florian 'fkrauthan' Krauthan wp-mpdf
CVE-2024-27962 is a high-severity reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the wp-mpdf plugin by Florian 'fkrauthan' Krauthan. It affects versions up to 3. 7. 1 and allows improper neutralization of input during web page generation, potentially enabling an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a user's browser. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7. 1, indicating significant risk. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-27962) in the wp-mpdf plugin involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, classified as CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting). It is a reflected XSS flaw that affects wp-mpdf versions through 3.7.1. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation level has been published by the vendor as of the data provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to information disclosure, session hijacking, or other impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The reflected nature requires user interaction. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider applying temporary mitigations such as input validation or disabling the affected plugin if feasible. Monitor vendor channels for updates.
CVE-2024-27962: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Florian 'fkrauthan' Krauthan wp-mpdf
Description
CVE-2024-27962 is a high-severity reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the wp-mpdf plugin by Florian 'fkrauthan' Krauthan. It affects versions up to 3. 7. 1 and allows improper neutralization of input during web page generation, potentially enabling an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a user's browser. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7. 1, indicating significant risk. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-27962) in the wp-mpdf plugin involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, classified as CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting). It is a reflected XSS flaw that affects wp-mpdf versions through 3.7.1. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation level has been published by the vendor as of the data provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to information disclosure, session hijacking, or other impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The reflected nature requires user interaction. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider applying temporary mitigations such as input validation or disabling the affected plugin if feasible. Monitor vendor channels for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-28T16:45:55.563Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f164bfcbff5d86104800f6
Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:54:07 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 2:16:28 AM
Last updated: 4/29/2026, 4:03:10 AM
Views: 2
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