CVE-2023-26155: All versions of the package node-qpdf are vulnerable to Command Injection such that the package-exported metho

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HIGH 7.3REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2023-26155 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting node-qpdf. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

All versions of the package node-qpdf are vulnerable to Command Injection such that the package-exported method encrypt() fails to sanitize its parameter input, which later flows into a sensitive command execution API. As a result, attackers may inject malicious commands once they can specify the input pdf file path.

Why this priority

High severity
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	2.2% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78, CWE-77
Published	2023-10-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Snyk · Vendor: nrhirani

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-10-14 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nrhirani node-qpdf MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy node-qpdf || rpm -q node-qpdf || node-qpdf --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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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-2023-26155?

node-qpdf: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-26155 being exploited?

CVE-2023-26155 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-2023-26155 affect?

CVE-2023-26155 affects node-qpdf. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). All versions of the package node-qpdf are vulnerable to Command Injection such that the package-exported method encrypt() fails to sanitize its parameter input, which later flows into a sensitive command execution API. As a result, attacker

How urgent is CVE-2023-26155?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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