CVE-2024-1648: electron-pdf version 20.0.0 allows an external attacker to remotely obtain arbitrary local files

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-1648?

electron-pdf: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-1648 being exploited?

CVE-2024-1648 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-1648 affect?

CVE-2024-1648 affects electron-pdf. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). electron-pdf version 20.0.0 allows an external attacker to remotely obtain arbitrary local files. This is possible because the application does not validate the HTML content entered by the user.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-1648?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-1648 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting electron-pdf. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

electron-pdf version 20.0.0 allows an external attacker to remotely obtain arbitrary local files. This is possible because the application does not validate the HTML content entered by the user.

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	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-02-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Fluid Attacks · Vendor: fraserxu

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-20 01:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

fraserxu electron-pdf DOWNGRADE

Affected: 20.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 20.0.0

1. Check installed version

npm ls electron-pdf

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 20.0.0

npm view electron-pdf versions npm install electron-pdf@"<20.0.0"

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.

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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-2024-1648?

electron-pdf: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-1648 being exploited?

CVE-2024-1648 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-2024-1648 affect?

CVE-2024-1648 affects electron-pdf. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). electron-pdf version 20.0.0 allows an external attacker to remotely obtain arbitrary local files. This is possible because the application does not validate the HTML content entered by the user.

How urgent is CVE-2024-1648?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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