What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in DearHive PDF Viewer & 3D PDF Flipbook – DearPDF allows Stored XSS.This issue affects PDF Viewer & 3D PDF Flipbook – DearPDF: from n/a through 2.0.38.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
DearPDF versions up to 2.0.38 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker with low-level access can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected content. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers and steal data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Users' sessions and data can be compromised; attackers can deface content or redirect visitors to malicious sites.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs low-level user account access; victim must view the affected content.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
January 31, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated