CVE-2024-9754: Tungsten Automation Power PDF · Out-of-bounds Read
Affects Tungsten Automation Power PDFSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 3.3 Low.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:29 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 16% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 22 Nov 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Tungsten Automation Power PDF | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2024-9754, organizations should: 1) Immediately restrict the use of affected Power PDF versions (5.0.0.10.0.23307) and monitor for official patches or updates from Tungsten Automation. 2) Implement strict policies to prevent users from opening PDF files from untrusted or unknown sources, including email attachments and web downloads. 3) Employ endpoint security solutions capable of detecting and blocking malicious PDF files or suspicious behaviors related to PDF parsing. 4) Educate users about the risks of opening unsolicited or suspicious PDF documents and encourage verification before opening. 5) Use application whitelisting to limit execution of unauthorized software and sandbox PDF viewers where possible to contain potential exploits. 6) Monitor network and endpoint logs for unusual activity that could indicate exploitation attempts. 7) Consider alternative PDF processing tools with a strong security track record until a patch is available. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on user behavior, application controls, and layered defenses tailored to the vulnerability's characteristics.
Description
Tungsten Automation Power PDF PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Tungsten Automation Power PDF. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of PDF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-24471.