CVE-2022-50897: mPDF 7.0 contains a local file inclusion vulnerability that allows attackers to read arbitrary system files by

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-50897 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting mpdf. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

mPDF 7.0 contains a local file inclusion vulnerability that allows attackers to read arbitrary system files by manipulating annotation file parameters. Attackers can generate URL-encoded or base64 payloads to include local files through crafted annotation content with file path specifications.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-98
Published	2026-01-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: mpdf project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-01-13 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mpdf project mpdf DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mpdf || rpm -q mpdf || mpdf --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mpdf sudo apt install mpdf=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold mpdf

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list mpdf sudo dnf downgrade mpdf-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add mpdf

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-50897?

mpdf: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-50897 being exploited?

CVE-2022-50897 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-50897 affect?

CVE-2022-50897 affects mpdf. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). mPDF 7.0 contains a local file inclusion vulnerability that allows attackers to read arbitrary system files by manipulating annotation file parameters. Attackers can generate URL-encoded or base64 payloads to include local files through cra

How urgent is CVE-2022-50897?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

References

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