Description (CNA)
jsPDF is a library to generate PDFs in JavaScript. Prior to version 4.2.1, user control of arguments of the `createAnnotation` method allows users to inject arbitrary PDF objects, such as JavaScript actions. If given the possibility to pass unsanitized input to the following method, a user can inject arbitrary PDF objects, such as JavaScript actions, which might trigger when the PDF is opened or interacted with the `createAnnotation`: `color` parameter. The vulnerability has been fixed in jsPDF@4.2.1. As a workaround, sanitize user input before passing it to the vulnerable API members.
Affected (CNA)
| Vendor / product | Versions |
|---|---|
| parallax / jsPDF | affected < 4.2.1 |
CWE
CWE-116
References
- https://github.com/parallax/jsPDF/security/advisories/GHSA-7x6v-j9x4-qf24
- https://github.com/parallax/jsPDF/commit/4155c4819d5eca284168e51e0e1e81126b4f14b8
- https://github.com/parallax/jsPDF/blob/b1607a9391d4cd65ea7ade25998aea8345ae1be3/src/modules/annotations.js#L193-L208
- https://github.com/parallax/jsPDF/releases/tag/v4.2.1
ADP enrichment
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A flaw was found in jsPDF, a JavaScript library used for generating PDF documents. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to inject arbitrary PDF objects, including JavaScript actions, into a generated PDF. This can occur if unsanitized user input is provided to the `createAnnotation` method's `color` parameter. When a user opens or interacts with the specially crafted PDF, these injected actions may execute, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or sensitive information disclosure.