Is CVE-2026-26830 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-26830 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-26830 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-26830 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-26830?

CVE-2026-26830 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2026-26830

Published: March 25, 2026· Updated: Mar 27, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

pdf-image (npm package) through version 2.0.0 allows OS command injection via the pdfFilePath parameter. The constructGetInfoCommand and constructConvertCommandForPage functions use util.format() to interpolate user-controlled file paths into shell command strings that are executed via child_process.exec()

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-26830 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.