PDF.js < 4.2.67 - Arbitrary JavaScript Execution
PDF.js is vulnerable to Arbitrary JavaScript Execution in versions prior to 4.2.67. This is due to a missing type check when handling fonts. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level or above permissions, to execute arbitrary JavaScript if they can successfully trick a user into opening a crafted PDF file.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm package | pdfjs-dist | < 4.2.67 | 4.2.67 |
| WordPress plugin | DearFlip – PDF Flipbook, 3D Flipbook, PDF embed, PDF viewer | <= 1.15.5 | 1.15.6 |
| WordPress plugin | ARI Fancy Lightbox – Popup for WordPress | <= 1.3.14 | 1.3.15 |
| WordPress plugin | BSK PDF Manager | <= 3.6 | 3.6.1 |
| WordPress plugin | EmbedPress – PDF Embedder, 3D PDF FlipBook, Google Reviews, YouTube Videos, Upload & Embed PDF documents | <= 4.0.2 | 4.0.3 |
| WordPress plugin | PDF Embedder – PDF Viewer & Embed PDF Files for WordPress | <= 4.7.1 | 4.8.0 |
| WordPress plugin | PDF viewer for Elementor & Gutenberg | <= 1.3.2 | no fix |
| WordPress plugin | PDF.js Viewer | <= 2.1.8.1 | 2.2 |
| WordPress plugin | PDF Poster – Let visitors read PDF's without leaving the page | <= 2.1.21 | 2.1.22 |
| WordPress plugin | PDF Viewer for Elementor | <= 2.9.3 | no fix |
| WordPress plugin | Tainacan | <= 0.21.5 | 0.21.6 |
| WordPress plugin | Wonder PDF Embed | <= 2.7 | 2.8 |
References
- https://github.com/mozilla/pdf.js/security/advisories/GHSA-wgrm-67xf-hhpq
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-4367
- https://github.com/gogs/gogs/issues/7928
- https://github.com/mozilla/pdf.js/pull/18015
- https://github.com/mozilla/pdf.js/commit/85e64b5c16c9aaef738f421733c12911a441cec6
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1893645
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-827383.html
- https://codeanlabs.com/blog/research/cve-2024-4367-arbitrary-js-execution-in-pdf-js
- https://github.com/mozilla/pdf.js
- https://github.com/mozilla/pdf.js/releases/tag/v4.2.67
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/05/msg00010.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/05/msg00012.html
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/52273
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-21
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-22
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-23
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Aug/30
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8ce7aa01-7e79-4048-a84d-fcb9541d5f8b?source=api-prod
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-754, CWE-79- Platform
- npm, WordPress
- Package
pdfjs-dist, DearFlip – PDF Flipbook, 3D Flipbook, PDF embed, PDF viewer, ARI Fancy Lightbox – Popup for WordPress- Disclosed
- 07.05.2024
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-wgrm-67xf-hhpq - CC BY 4.0
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Vulnerability history: pdfjs-dist
All published vulnerabilities of this package (npm package), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 3
- First → latest
- 05.2022 08.2026
- Without a fix
- 0
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- High 1
- Medium 2
Disclosures per year
- 2022: 1
- 2023: 0
- 2024: 1
- 2025: 0
- 2026: 1
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