CVE-2018-3757

Name: CVE-2018-3757
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-01T19:29:00.393+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 4.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-3757 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Command injection exists in pdf-image v2.0.0 due to an unescaped string parameter.. EPSS estimates a 4.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Command injection exists in pdf-image v2.0.0 due to an unescaped string parameter.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

4.57%

90.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pdf-Image Project	Pdf-Image	2.0.0

References

https://github.com/roest01/node-pdf-image/commit/54679496a89738443917608c2bbe2f6e5dd20e83Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/340208Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/roest01/node-pdf-image/commit/54679496a89738443917608c2bbe2f6e5dd20e83Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/340208Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 1, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-3757?

Command injection exists in pdf-image v2.0.0 due to an unescaped string parameter.

How severe is CVE-2018-3757?

CVE-2018-3757 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-3757?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-3757?

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Source: NVD / NIST