CVE-2024-25180
CWE-94Published: February 29, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official 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.
Risk Analysis
pdfmake 0.2.9 allows remote code execution via a crafted POST request to the /pdf endpoint. While disputed as an intentional feature for authorized testers, it presents a critical risk if exposed to unauthorized users.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Ensure the test framework and /pdf endpoint are not accessible to unauthorized users or remove the test framework from production environments.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-25180 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-25180 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts