CVE-2026-33436 | Stirling-Tools Stirling-PDF up to 1.x PDF File information disclosure (GHSA-q5j3-4m5w-wp75)
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A vulnerability was found in Stirling-Tools Stirling-PDF up to 1.x and classified as problematic . This affects an unknown function of the component PDF File Handler . Such manipulation leads to information disclosure. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-33436 . The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.
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VDB-358125 · CVE-2026-33436 · GHSA-Q5J3-4M5W-WP75
STIRLING-TOOLS STIRLING-PDF UP TO 1.X PDF FILE INFORMATION DISCLOSURE
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CVSS Meta Temp Score Current Exploit Price (≈) CTI Interest Score
3.0 $0-$5k 1.39+
Summaryinfo
A vulnerability was found in Stirling-Tools Stirling-PDF up to 1.x. It has been classified as problematic. This impacts an unknown function of the component PDF File Handler. Performing a manipulation results in information disclosure. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-33436. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.
Detailsinfo
A vulnerability was found in Stirling-Tools Stirling-PDF up to 1.x. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown code block of the component PDF File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:
Stirling-PDF is a locally hosted web application that facilitates various operations on PDF files. In versions prior to 2.0.0, file upload endpoints render user-supplied filenames directly into HTML using unsafe methods like innerHTML without sanitization. An attacker can craft a file with a malicious filename containing JavaScript that executes in the uploading user's browser context, resulting in reflected XSS. The issue affects numerous upload endpoints across the application. The issue has been fixed in version 2.0.0.
The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-33436 since 03/19/2026. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1592 for this issue.
Upgrading to version 2.0.0 eliminates this vulnerability.
Productinfo
Vendor
Stirling-Tools
Name
Stirling-PDF
Version
1.x
Website
Product: https://github.com/Stirling-Tools/Stirling-PDF/
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.0
VulDB Base Score: 3.1
VulDB Temp Score: 3.0
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CNA Base Score: 3.1
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Exploitinginfo
Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Countermeasuresinfo
Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Stirling-PDF 2.0.0
Timelineinfo
03/19/2026 CVE reserved
04/17/2026 +28 days Advisory disclosed
04/17/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/17/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update
Sourcesinfo
Product: github.com
Advisory: GHSA-q5j3-4m5w-wp75
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-33436 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-33436
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-358125
Entryinfo
Created: 04/17/2026 23:50
Changes: 04/17/2026 23:50 (65)
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Cache ID: 99:0E2:101
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