CVE-2024-25180: An issue discovered in pdfmake 0.2.9 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code via crafted POST request to

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-25180 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting pdfmake. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue discovered in pdfmake 0.2.9 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code via crafted POST request to the /pdf endpoint. NOTE: this is disputed because the behavior of the /pdf endpoint is intentional. The /pdf endpoint is only available after installing a test framework (that lives outside of the pdfmake applicaton). Anyone installing this is responsible for ensuring that it is only available to authorized testers.

Why this priority

Critical 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	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 37%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2024-02-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pdfmake project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-29 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pdfmake project pdfmake DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.2.9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.2.9

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.2.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pdfmake sudo apt install pdfmake=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2.9> sudo apt-mark hold pdfmake

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

dnf --showduplicates list pdfmake sudo dnf downgrade pdfmake-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2.9> sudo dnf versionlock add pdfmake

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.

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-2024-25180?

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

Is CVE-2024-25180 being exploited?

CVE-2024-25180 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-2024-25180 affect?

CVE-2024-25180 affects pdfmake. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue discovered in pdfmake 0.2.9 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code via crafted POST request to the /pdf endpoint. NOTE: this is disputed because the behavior of the /pdf endpoint is intentional. The /pdf endpoint is only ava

How urgent is CVE-2024-25180?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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