CVE-2024-25180
CVE-2024-25180 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Pdfmake Project Pdfmake with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-94.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-22516
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Pdfmake Project Pdfmake
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue discovered in pdfmake 0.2.9 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code via crafted POST request to the /pdf endpoint. NOTE: this is disputed because the behavior of the /pdf endpoint is intentional. The /pdf endpoint is only available after installing a test framework (that lives outside of the pdfmake applicaton). Anyone installing this is responsible for ensuring that it is only available to authorized testers.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-25180?
- An issue discovered in pdfmake 0.2.9 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code via crafted POST request to the /pdf endpoint. NOTE: this is disputed because the behavior of the /pdf endpoint is intentional. The /pdf endpoint is only available after installing a test framework (that lives outside of the pdfmake applicaton). Anyone installing this is responsible for ensuring that it is only available to authorized testers.
- How severe is CVE-2024-25180?
- CVE-2024-25180 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-25180 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-25180?
- CVE-2024-25180 affects Pdfmake Project Pdfmake. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-25180?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-25180 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-25180 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22516.
- When was CVE-2024-25180 published?
- CVE-2024-25180 was published on 2024-02-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/bpampuch/pdfmake/issues/2702
- https://github.com/joaoviictorti/My-CVES/blob/main/CVE-2024-25180/README.md
- https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-PDFMAKE-6347243
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcOlrWUGo6o
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:pdfmake_project:pdfmake:0.2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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