CVE-2022-25765: The package pdfkit from 0.0.0 are vulnerable to Command Injection where the URL is not properly sanitized.

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HIGH 7.3REMOTEDOWNGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2022-25765 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting pdfkit, fedora. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The package pdfkit from 0.0.0 are vulnerable to Command Injection where the URL is not properly sanitized.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	41.6% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2022-09-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Snyk · Vendor: fedoraproject · pdfkit project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-09-09 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pdfkit project pdfkit DOWNGRADE

Affected: >= 0.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pdfkit || rpm -q pdfkit || pdfkit --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pdfkit sudo apt install pdfkit=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold pdfkit

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list pdfkit sudo dnf downgrade pdfkit-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add pdfkit

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

fedoraproject fedora MITIGATE

Affected: 35 · 36 · 37

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 35

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-25765?

pdfkit: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; fedora: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-25765 being exploited?

CVE-2022-25765 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-2022-25765 affect?

CVE-2022-25765 affects pdfkit, fedora. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). The package pdfkit from 0.0.0 are vulnerable to Command Injection where the URL is not properly sanitized.

How urgent is CVE-2022-25765?

Priority 60/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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