CVE-2026-26830: pdf-image · Code Injection
Affects pdf-imageSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 13:47 UTC
- EPSS
- 2.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 84% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AC:L/AV:N/A:H/C:H/I:H/PR:N/S:U/UI:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 25 Mar 2026
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 |
|---|---|---|
npmpdf-imagepkg:npm/pdf-imageOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2026-26830, organizations should immediately audit their software dependencies to identify usage of the pdf-image npm package up to version 2.0.0. If found, upgrade to a patched version once available or replace the package with alternative PDF processing libraries that do not use unsafe shell command execution. Until patches are released, avoid processing untrusted PDF inputs or isolate the processing environment using containerization or sandboxing to limit potential damage. Implement strict input validation and sanitization for any file path parameters to prevent injection. Employ runtime application self-protection (RASP) or host-based intrusion detection systems (HIDS) to monitor for suspicious child_process.exec() calls. Review and restrict Node.js process permissions to minimize impact if exploited. Additionally, monitor security advisories and subscribe to vulnerability feeds for updates on patches or exploit developments. Incorporate secure coding training for developers to avoid unsafe command execution patterns in future projects.
Description
pdf-image (npm package) through version 2.0.0 allows OS command injection via the pdfFilePath parameter. The constructGetInfoCommand and constructConvertCommandForPage functions use util.format() to interpolate user-controlled file paths into shell command strings that are executed via child_process.exec()