How severe is CVE-2022-50897?

CVE-2022-50897 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-50897 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-50897?

CVE-2022-50897 affects Mpdf Project Mpdf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-50897?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2022-50897 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-50897 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-2638.

When was CVE-2022-50897 published?

CVE-2022-50897 was published on 2026-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-50897

CVE-2022-50897 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mpdf Project Mpdf with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-98.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v4: 8.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-2638
Weakness: CWE-98
Affected product: Mpdf Project Mpdf
Published: 2026-01-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

mPDF 7.0 contains a local file inclusion vulnerability that allows attackers to read arbitrary system files by manipulating annotation file parameters. Attackers can generate URL-encoded or base64 payloads to include local files through crafted annotation content with file path specifications.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-50897?: mPDF 7.0 contains a local file inclusion vulnerability that allows attackers to read arbitrary system files by manipulating annotation file parameters. Attackers can generate URL-encoded or base64 payloads to include local files through crafted annotation content with file path specifications.
How severe is CVE-2022-50897?: CVE-2022-50897 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-50897 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-50897?: CVE-2022-50897 affects Mpdf Project Mpdf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-50897?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2022-50897 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-50897 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-2638.
When was CVE-2022-50897 published?: CVE-2022-50897 was published on 2026-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mpdf_project:mpdf:7.0.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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