CVE-2026-41653
Deferred Deferred - Pending Action
Cross-Site Scripting in BentoPDF Markdown to PDF Tool

Publication date: 2026-05-07

Last updated on: 2026-05-07

Assigner: GitHub, Inc.

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.
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Published
2026-05-07
Last Modified
2026-05-07
Generated
2026-06-19
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2026-05-07
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-18
NVD
CVE-2026-41653
EUVD
EUVD-2026-28404
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Vendor Product Version / Range
alam00000 bentopdf to 2.8.3 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-79 The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.
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Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate the vulnerability CVE-2026-41653 in BentoPDF, you should immediately upgrade BentoPDF to version 2.8.3 or later.

This update addresses the stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that affects all prior versions up to and including 2.8.2.

Additionally, it is recommended to apply stricter reviews for untrusted input handling, use automated scanning in continuous integration (CI) pipelines, and respond quickly to any new vulnerability reports.

Executive Summary

CVE-2026-41653 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in BentoPDF versions prior to 2.8.3. This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in certain situations when using the Markdown to PDF tool within BentoPDF. The issue arises due to improper neutralization of user input and incorrect encoding or escaping of output during web page generation.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can impact you by allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript remotely without requiring any privileges. The attack requires user interaction and can compromise the confidentiality of the system using BentoPDF. However, it does not directly affect the integrity or availability of the system.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript, potentially impacting the confidentiality of the system. This could lead to unauthorized access or exposure of sensitive data, which may affect compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA that require safeguarding personal and sensitive information.

However, the provided information does not explicitly discuss compliance impacts or specific regulatory consequences related to this vulnerability.

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