CVE-2024-37549: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in P

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-37549?

save as pdf: upgrade to 4.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-37549 being exploited?

CVE-2024-37549 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-2024-37549 affect?

CVE-2024-37549 affects save as pdf. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Pdfcrowd Save as PDF plugin by Pdfcrowd allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Save as PDF plugin by Pdfcrowd: from n/a through 4.0.0

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-37549?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.9UPGRADE

CVE-2024-37549 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting save as pdf. 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 (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Pdfcrowd Save as PDF plugin by Pdfcrowd allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Save as PDF plugin by Pdfcrowd: from n/a through 4.0.0.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-07-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: pdfcrowd

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-21 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pdfcrowd save as pdf UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.0.1

Fixed in: 4.0.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy save-as-pdf || rpm -q save-as-pdf || save-as-pdf --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade save-as-pdf

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade save-as-pdf

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-2024-37549?

save as pdf: upgrade to 4.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-37549 being exploited?

CVE-2024-37549 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-2024-37549 affect?

CVE-2024-37549 affects save as pdf. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Pdfcrowd Save as PDF plugin by Pdfcrowd allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Save as PDF plugin by Pdfcrowd: from n/a through 4.0.0

How urgent is CVE-2024-37549?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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