CVE-2024-1647: Pyhtml2pdf version 0.0.6 allows an external attacker to remotely obtain arbitrary local files

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-1647 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting pyhtml2pdf. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Pyhtml2pdf version 0.0.6 allows an external attacker to remotely obtain arbitrary local files. This is possible because the application does not validate the HTML content entered by the user.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-02-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Fluid Attacks · Vendor: kumaf

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-20 01:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kumaf pyhtml2pdf DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.0.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.0.6

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pyhtml2pdf || rpm -q pyhtml2pdf || pyhtml2pdf --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.0.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pyhtml2pdf sudo apt install pyhtml2pdf=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.0.6> sudo apt-mark hold pyhtml2pdf

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

dnf --showduplicates list pyhtml2pdf sudo dnf downgrade pyhtml2pdf-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.0.6> sudo dnf versionlock add pyhtml2pdf

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-1647?

pyhtml2pdf: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-1647 being exploited?

CVE-2024-1647 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-2024-1647 affect?

CVE-2024-1647 affects pyhtml2pdf. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Pyhtml2pdf version 0.0.6 allows an external attacker to remotely obtain arbitrary local files. This is possible because the application does not validate the HTML content entered by the user.

How urgent is CVE-2024-1647?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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