CVE-2024-52298: macro-pdfviewer is a PDF Viewer Macro for XWiki using Mozilla pdf.js

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-52298?

pdf viewer macro: upgrade to 2.5.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-52298 being exploited?

CVE-2024-52298 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-2024-52298 affect?

CVE-2024-52298 affects pdf viewer macro. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). macro-pdfviewer is a PDF Viewer Macro for XWiki using Mozilla pdf.js. The PDF Viewer macro allows an attacker to view any attachment using the "Delegate my view right" feature as long as the attacker can view a page whose last author has ac

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-52298?

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

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-52298 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting pdf viewer macro. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

macro-pdfviewer is a PDF Viewer Macro for XWiki using Mozilla pdf.js. The PDF Viewer macro allows an attacker to view any attachment using the "Delegate my view right" feature as long as the attacker can view a page whose last author has access to the attachment. For this, the attacker only needs to provide the reference to a PDF file to the macro. To obtain the reference of the desired attachment, the attacker can access the Page Index, Attachme

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

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 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-615
Published	2024-11-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: xwiki

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-13 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xwiki pdf viewer macro UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.5.6

Fixed in: 2.5.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pdf-viewer-macro || rpm -q pdf-viewer-macro || pdf-viewer-macro --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.5.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade pdf-viewer-macro

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pdf-viewer-macro

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-52298?

pdf viewer macro: upgrade to 2.5.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-52298 being exploited?

CVE-2024-52298 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-2024-52298 affect?

CVE-2024-52298 affects pdf viewer macro. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). macro-pdfviewer is a PDF Viewer Macro for XWiki using Mozilla pdf.js. The PDF Viewer macro allows an attacker to view any attachment using the "Delegate my view right" feature as long as the attacker can view a page whose last author has ac

How urgent is CVE-2024-52298?

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

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-52300 CRITICAL 9.0 UPGRADE macro-pdfviewer is a PDF Viewer Macro for XWiki using Mozilla pdf.js
CVE-2024-52299 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE macro-pdfviewer is a PDF Viewer Macro for XWiki using Mozilla pdf.js

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