Vulnerability Description
Stirling-PDF is a locally hosted web application that facilitates various operations on PDF files. Prior to 2.0.0, Stirling-PDF's /get-info-on-pdf endpoint rendered PDF Title and Author metadata fields without proper HTML encoding or sanitization, allowing a crafted PDF to execute attacker-controlled JavaScript in the browser of a user who views the resulting page. This issue is fixed in version 2.0.0.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Stirling | Stirling Pdf | < 2.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/Stirling-Tools/Stirling-PDF/releases/tag/v2.0.0ProductRelease Notes
- https://github.com/Stirling-Tools/Stirling-PDF/security/advisories/GHSA-rjjx-43gExploitVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/Stirling-Tools/Stirling-PDF/security/advisories/GHSA-rjjx-43gExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-41580?
CVE-2026-41580 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Stirling-PDF is a locally hosted web application that facilitates various operations on PDF files. Prior to 2.0.0, Stirling-PDF's /get-info-on-pdf endpoint rendered PDF Title and Author metadata field...
How severe is CVE-2026-41580?
CVE-2026-41580 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-41580?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Stirling Stirling Pdf.