CVE-2024-27962
📛 CVE Title
WordPress wp-mpdf plugin <= 3.7.1 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Description
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.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- Patchstack
- CVSS severity
- HIGH
- CVSS score
- 7.1 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L- Effective score
- 7.1 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-79 - Reserved
- 2024-02-28
- Published
- 2024-03-21 17:46 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-04-28 18:09 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2024/27xxx/CVE-2024-27962.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2024-27962 — wp-mpdf <= 3.7.1 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
Layer NVD adds on top of the CNA's CVE record — published / last-modified timestamps, exploitability / impact subscores, and the FIRST.org EPSS probability that this CVE will be exploited in the wild in the next 30 days.
- NVD published
- 2024-03-21 17:15:08 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-06-17 07:20:40 UTC
- NVD CVSS v3.1
- 7.1 / 10 HIGH source: audit@patchstack.com
- NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L- Exploitability subscore
- 2.8 / 10
- Impact subscore
- 3.7 / 10
- EPSS score
- 0.0040 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 32.36% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-07-26
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-07-27 04:40 UTC. Re-run the 🛰 Backfill from NVD button above to refresh.
European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2024-25136 - Assigner
- Patchstack
- Published
- Mar 21, 2024, 4:46:45 PM
- Updated
- Apr 28, 2026, 4:09:14 PM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
-
7.1 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.2000
- Vendors
- Florian 'fkrauthan' Krauthan
- Products
-
wp-mpdf (n/a ≤3.7.1)wp-mpdf
- Aliases
-
GHSA-9pxg-gf82-j5w9
ENISA description: 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.
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florian 'fkrauthan' Krauthan | wp-mpdf |
n/a (affected)
|
— |
Affected products — CPE 2.3 (1) NVD
NVD's normalized CPE 2.3 matchers, used by vendor tools (vulnerability scanners, asset managers) for automated detection. Compare with the CNA's free-text "Affected products" section above.
cpe:2.3:a:fkrauthan:wp-mpdf:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
MITRE references (1) cveawg.mitre.org
Pulled from MITRE's CVE Services API by the 🛰 Backfill from MITRE button.
Web references (5)
DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.
- http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/79.html rapid7:cwe.mitre.org
- https://attackerkb.com/topics/CVE-2024-27962 rapid7:attackerkb.com
- https://euvd.enisa.europa.eu/vulnerability/EUVD-2024-25136 rapid7:euvd.enisa.europa.eu
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-27962 rapid7:www.cve.org
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/dc26fef6-58e8-441c-ae72-19a3822903a5?source=api-prod rapid7:www.wordfence.com
NVD-tagged references (2)
Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-mpdf/wordpress-wp-mpdf-plugin-3-7-1-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve audit@patchstack.com Third Party Advisory
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-mpdf/wordpress-wp-mpdf-plugin-3-7-1-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 Third Party Advisory
Indicators (2)
IOCs linked to the auto-promoted Threat row.
| Type | Value | VirusTotal | Attached |
|---|---|---|---|
| domain |
xss.this
|
no local data | 2026-05-18 21:20 UTC |
| cve |
CVE-2024-27962
|
no local data | 2026-06-06 14:44 UTC |
Remediations (20)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
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web:www.cisa.gov
The median time for full resolution rose to 43 days. Defenders need greater clarity and speed to patch systems in today's threat landscape. We must flip the script on patching prioritization: patch smarter, not harder.
2026-07-17 07:17 UTC -
web:www.nist.gov
NIST maintains the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), a repository of information on software and hardware flaws that can compromise computer security. This is a key piece of the nation's cybersecurity infrastructure.
2026-07-17 07:17 UTC -
web:patchtuesday.com
A collection of resources for everything Patch Tuesday including the latest patches released from Microsoft for Patch Tuesday.
2026-07-17 07:17 UTC -
web:www.microsoft.com
Security Update Guide Notifications Microsoft's free Security Update Guide Notifications provide links to security-related software updates and notification of re-released security updates. These notifications are sent via email throughout the month as needed.
2026-07-17 07:17 UTC -
web:www.computerworld.com
Even without an exploited zero-day, the June 2026 Patch Tuesday release requires Patch Now recommendations for Windows, Office, and Exchange.
2026-07-17 07:17 UTC -
Wordfence remediation: wp-mpdfWordfence
Update to version 3.8, or a newer patched version
2026-06-06 14:44 UTC -
web:support.sap.com
SAP security Patch Day Bulletin
2026-05-22 09:07 UTC -
web:www.cisa.gov
For the benefit of the cybersecurity community and network defenders—and to help every organization better manage vulnerabilities and keep pace with threat activity—CISA maintains the authoritative source of vulnerabilities that have been exploited in the wild. Organizations should use the KEV catalog as an input to their vulnerability management prioritization framework.
2026-05-22 09:07 UTC -
web:zecurit.com
Get the complete breakdown of Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday. We analyze the latest security updates and all critical CVEs .
2026-05-22 09:07 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday lands with a heavy enterprise focus, fixing 120 vulnerabilities across Windows, Office, Azure, developer tools, and Microsoft 365 apps, including 29 remote code execution (RCE) flaws rated Critical.
2026-05-22 09:07 UTC -
web:www.esri.com
Key highlights The ArcGIS Server Security 2025 update 2 is available This patch resolves 10 Medium severity vulnerabilities This security patch is cumulative, and includes fixes provided in the ArcGIS Server Security 2025 update 1.
2026-05-22 04:10 UTC -
web:www.bugcrowd.com
Vulnerability mitigation is typically considered a temporary or interim solution. While mitigation measures can reduce the immediate risk associated with vulnerabilities, they may not provide a permanent fix . Organizations should aim to prioritize and plan for complete vulnerability remediation whenever feasible and allocate resources accordingly.
2026-05-22 04:10 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
2026-05-22 04:10 UTC -
web:krebsonsecurity.com
Microsoft expects that exploitation is more likely. May's Patch Tuesday is a welcome respite from April, which saw Microsoft fix a near-record 167 security flaws.
2026-05-22 04:10 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Patch Update contains 481 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at April 2026 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
2026-05-22 04:10 UTC -
web:www.virustotal.com
Streamline your investigations with Google Threat Intelligence Agentic and the new Dark Web (DDW) module. Perform hunting and pivoting across forums using natural language or specific modifiers. Bridge threat actor identities and map global operations easy.
2026-05-22 04:10 UTC -
web:www.hstoday.us
Fortinet is aware of a threat actor creating a malicious file from previously exploited Fortinet vulnerabilities ( CVE - 2024 -21762, CVE -2023-27997, and CVE -2022-42475) within FortiGate products, according to an alert from CISA. This malicious file could enable read-only access to files on the device ...
2026-05-22 04:10 UTC -
web:www.cisa.gov
Fortinet is aware of a threat actor creating a malicious file from previously exploited Fortinet vulnerabilities ( CVE - 2024 -21762, CVE -2023-27997, and CVE -2022-42475) within FortiGate products. This malicious file could enable read-only access to files on the device's file system, which may include configurations. Fortinet has communicated directly with the account holders of customers ...
2026-05-22 04:10 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Today is Microsoft's March 2026 Patch Tuesday with security updates for 79 flaws, including 2 publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
2026-05-22 04:10 UTC -
web:www.cve.org
At cve .org, we provide the authoritative reference method for publicly known information-security vulnerabilities and exposures
2026-05-22 04:10 UTC
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