CVE-2024-27962 HIGH

CVE-2024-27962: WordPress wp-mpdf plugin <= 3.7.1 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Florian 'Fkrauthan' Krauthan
Product wp-mpdf
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published March 21, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Florian 'fkrauthan' Krauthan allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects wp-mpdf: from n/a through 3.7.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

wp-mpdf versions up to 3.7.1 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the site. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a site visitor, executes JavaScript in their browser with access to the site's data. The vulnerability affects the scope beyond the vulnerable component itself.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers to steal data or perform actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors clicking attacker-controlled links may have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or site data compromised.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must trick a site visitor into clicking a malicious link (no authentication required).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 21, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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