CVE-2026-26830
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CVE-2026-26830 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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(). EPSS estimates a 2.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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()
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pdf-Image Project | Pdf-Image | <= 2.0.0 |
References
- https://github.com/zebbernCVE/CVE-2026-26830Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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