Vulnerability in Bpampuch Pdfmake
CVE-2026-114491
pdfmake 0.3.8 before 0.3.12 fails to apply the setLocalAccessPolicy() restriction to images referenced inside SVG content, allowing attackers to read blocked local files. Attackers supplying a document definition can add an SVG image href pointing to a local path, embedding restricted file contents in the generated PDF.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- github.com/bpampuch/pdfmake/commit/4ad4cbf2713568304dd4cbc3090bfb912a78dfdd (patch)
- github.com/bpampuch/pdfmake/releases/tag/0.3.12 (release-notes)
- github.com/bpampuch/pdfmake/blob/0.3.11/src/Renderer.js (technical-description)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/pdfmake-0.3.8-before-0.3.12-local-file-policy-bypa… (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-114491?
- CVE-2026-114491 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bpampuch Pdfmake, classified under External Control of File Name or Path. CVSS score: 5.3/10. Published 2026-10-21.
- How severe is CVE-2026-114491?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.3 out of 10.