HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2026-41653
HIGH

CVE-2026-41653

CWE-79Published: May 7, 2026· Updated: May 7, 2026

7.0
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.05%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:14.5th

Official Description

BentoPDF is a client-side PDF toolkit that is self hostable. Prior to version 2.8.3, a cross-site scripting vulnerability was identified in BentoPD. An attacker may be able to execute arbitrary JavaScript in certain circumstances in Markdown to PDF Tool. This issue has been patched in version 2.8.3.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-41653 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (A) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionA
ScopeX
Impact
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (2)

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https://github.com/alam00000/bentopdf/releases/tag/v2.8.3
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https://github.com/alam00000/bentopdf/security/advisories/GHSA-6vh8-4frx-647f

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2026-41653
CVSS Score7.0 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-79
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.05%
PublishedMay 7, 2026

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2026-41653 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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