CVE-2026-42681 WordPress e2pdf plugin <= 1.32.14 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
An attacker can execute arbitrary scripts in the context of other users via reflected XSS in the e2pdf WordPress plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-42681?
CVE-2026-42681 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in E2Pdf.com e2pdf, published on 1 Jun 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-42681?
How do I fix CVE-2026-42681?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-42681 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2026-42681 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-42681 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3v6w-rf9f-2qhg.