CVE-2026-42681: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in E2Pdf.com e2pdf
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in E2Pdf.Com e2pdf allows Reflected XSS. This issue affects e2pdf: from n/a through 1.32.14.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-42681) in E2Pdf.com e2pdf is a reflected cross-site scripting (CWE-79) flaw caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation. It affects versions through 1.32.14 and allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of the victim's browser. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.1 (high), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor updates.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the victim's browser, potentially resulting in data theft, session hijacking, or other malicious actions affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of user data. The reflected nature means the attack requires a user to interact with a crafted link or input. No known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should exercise caution when interacting with untrusted links or inputs related to the affected e2pdf versions. Monitor official E2Pdf.com communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-42681: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in E2Pdf.com e2pdf
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in E2Pdf.Com e2pdf allows Reflected XSS. This issue affects e2pdf: from n/a through 1.32.14.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.1high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-42681) in E2Pdf.com e2pdf is a reflected cross-site scripting (CWE-79) flaw caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation. It affects versions through 1.32.14 and allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of the victim's browser. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.1 (high), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor updates.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the victim's browser, potentially resulting in data theft, session hijacking, or other malicious actions affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of user data. The reflected nature means the attack requires a user to interact with a crafted link or input. No known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should exercise caution when interacting with untrusted links or inputs related to the affected e2pdf versions. Monitor official E2Pdf.com communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-29T09:04:56.882Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a1d9f56e29bf47b5008b385
Added to database: 6/1/2026, 3:03:50 PM
Last enriched: 6/1/2026, 3:34:02 PM
Last updated: 6/2/2026, 5:03:02 AM
Views: 3
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