CVE-2024-25180: pdfmake Code Injection — Exploit

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-94 CWE-94

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
pdfmake_project	pdfmake	All

References

Exploits

https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-PDFMAKE-6347243 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcOlrWUGo6o https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-PDFMAKE-6347243 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcOlrWUGo6o

Other References

https://github.com/bpampuch/pdfmake/issues/2702 https://github.com/joaoviictorti/My-CVES/blob/main/CVE-2024-25180/README.md https://github.com/bpampuch/pdfmake/issues/2702 https://github.com/joaoviictorti/My-CVES/blob/main/CVE-2024-25180/README.md

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-25180? +

CVE-2024-25180 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-25180? +

CVE-2024-25180 affects products from pdfmake_project, specifically: pdfmake. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-25180? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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