CVE-2024-56256: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Andy Fragen Embed PDF Viewer
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Andy Fragen Embed PDF Viewer embed-pdf-viewer.This issue affects Embed PDF Viewer: from n/a through <= 2.3.1.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Andy Fragen Embed PDF Viewer (versions up to 2.3.1) involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing cross-site scripting attacks. The CVSS 3.1 score is 5.9 (medium), with an attack vector of network, low attack complexity, requiring high privileges and user interaction, and causing limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with high privileges and user interaction to execute malicious scripts in the context of the affected application, potentially leading to limited disclosure of information, modification of data, or disruption of service. However, the impact is rated medium and no known exploits exist in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution with input handling and consider restricting access to trusted users only. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2024-56256: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Andy Fragen Embed PDF Viewer
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Andy Fragen Embed PDF Viewer embed-pdf-viewer.This issue affects Embed PDF Viewer: from n/a through <= 2.3.1.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Andy Fragen Embed PDF Viewer (versions up to 2.3.1) involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing cross-site scripting attacks. The CVSS 3.1 score is 5.9 (medium), with an attack vector of network, low attack complexity, requiring high privileges and user interaction, and causing limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with high privileges and user interaction to execute malicious scripts in the context of the affected application, potentially leading to limited disclosure of information, modification of data, or disruption of service. However, the impact is rated medium and no known exploits exist in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution with input handling and consider restricting access to trusted users only. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-18T19:04:26.187Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd75cae6bfc5ba1df07b81
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:45:14 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 7:07:31 AM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 8:00:21 PM
Views: 13
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