CVE-2024-23505: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in DearHive

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-23505?

dearpdf: upgrade to newer than 2.0.38. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-23505 being exploited?

CVE-2024-23505 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-23505 affect?

CVE-2024-23505 affects dearpdf. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in DearHive PDF Viewer & 3D PDF Flipbook – DearPDF allows Stored XSS.This issue affects PDF Viewer & 3D PDF Flipbook – DearPDF: from n/a thro

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-23505?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-23505 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting dearpdf. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in DearHive PDF Viewer & 3D PDF Flipbook – DearPDF allows Stored XSS.This issue affects PDF Viewer & 3D PDF Flipbook – DearPDF: from n/a through 2.0.38.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-01-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: dearhive

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-31 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dearhive dearpdf UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0.38

Fixed in: newer than 2.0.38

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0.38 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade dearpdf

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade dearpdf

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-23505?

dearpdf: upgrade to newer than 2.0.38. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-23505 being exploited?

CVE-2024-23505 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-2024-23505 affect?

CVE-2024-23505 affects dearpdf. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in DearHive PDF Viewer & 3D PDF Flipbook – DearPDF allows Stored XSS.This issue affects PDF Viewer & 3D PDF Flipbook – DearPDF: from n/a thro

How urgent is CVE-2024-23505?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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