CVE-2026-34071: Stirling-PDF has Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via EML-to-HTML Export

Published Mar 26, 2026
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Updated

Stirling-PDF is a locally hosted web application that allows you to perform various operations on PDF files. In version 2.7.3, the /api/v1/convert/eml/pdf endpoint with parameter downloadHtml=true returns unsanitized HTML from the email body with Content-Type: text/html. An attacker who sends a malicious email to a Stirling-PDF user can achieve JavaScript execution when that user exports the email using the "Download HTML intermediate file" feature. Version 2.8.0 fixes the issue.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Stirling-PDF Stirling-PDF<2.8.0
Stirling Stirling Pdf=2.7.3

Event History

Mar 26, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-34071?

CVE-2026-34071 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-34071?

To fix CVE-2026-34071, upgrade to Stirling-PDF version 2.8.0 or later, which includes patches against the vulnerability.

3

What specific vulnerability is addressed by CVE-2026-34071?

CVE-2026-34071 addresses a Stored Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in the EML-to-HTML export functionality of Stirling-PDF.

4

Which versions of Stirling-PDF are affected by CVE-2026-34071?

Stirling-PDF versions prior to 2.8.0 are affected by CVE-2026-34071.

5

What impact can CVE-2026-34071 have on users?

If exploited, CVE-2026-34071 can allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into sensitive data, potentially compromising user sessions and data integrity.

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