CVE-2018-3746: The pdfinfojs NPM module versions <= 0.3.6 has a command injection vulnerability that allows an attacker to ex

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-3746?

Priority 67/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2018-3746 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting pdfinfojs. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The pdfinfojs NPM module versions <= 0.3.6 has a command injection vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the victim's machine.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	4.9% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77, CWE-78
Published	2018-06-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HackerOne · Vendor: pdfinfojs project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-06-01 17:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pdfinfojs project pdfinfojs UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.3.6

Fixed in: newer than 0.3.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls pdfinfojs

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.3.6

npm install pdfinfojs@">0.3.6"

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-3746?

pdfinfojs: upgrade to newer than 0.3.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-3746 being exploited?

CVE-2018-3746 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-3746 affect?

CVE-2018-3746 affects pdfinfojs. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The pdfinfojs NPM module versions <= 0.3.6 has a command injection vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the victim's machine.

How urgent is CVE-2018-3746?

Priority 67/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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