CVE-2024-35649: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') in Pdfcrowd Save as PDF plugin by Pdfcrowd
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Pdfcrowd Save as PDF plugin by Pdfcrowd allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Save as PDF plugin by Pdfcrowd: from n/a through 3.2.3.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Pdfcrowd Save as PDF plugin suffers from a CWE-79 vulnerability where input is not properly sanitized during web page generation, leading to stored cross-site scripting (XSS). This allows attackers with limited privileges and requiring user interaction to inject malicious scripts that can impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 3.2.3. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected application, potentially leading to limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring privileges and user interaction, with scope changed and low impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
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 limiting plugin exposure and privileges, and apply standard XSS mitigations where possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates.
CVE-2024-35649: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') in Pdfcrowd Save as PDF plugin by Pdfcrowd
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Pdfcrowd Save as PDF plugin by Pdfcrowd allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Save as PDF plugin by Pdfcrowd: from n/a through 3.2.3.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Pdfcrowd Save as PDF plugin suffers from a CWE-79 vulnerability where input is not properly sanitized during web page generation, leading to stored cross-site scripting (XSS). This allows attackers with limited privileges and requiring user interaction to inject malicious scripts that can impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 3.2.3. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected application, potentially leading to limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring privileges and user interaction, with scope changed and low impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
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 limiting plugin exposure and privileges, and apply standard XSS mitigations where possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-05-17T10:08:10.961Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f16572cbff5d86104adf5f
Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:57:06 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 6:22:28 AM
Last updated: 6/13/2026, 10:30:13 AM
Views: 31
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
External Links
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.