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CVE-2025-68428: jsPDF has Local File Inclusion/Path Traversal vulnerability

jsPDF is a library to generate PDFs in JavaScript. Prior to version 4.0.0, user control of the first argument of the loadFile method in the node.js build allows local file inclusion/path traversal. If given the possibility to pass unsanitized paths to the loadFile method, a user can retrieve file contents of arbitrary files in the local file system the node process is running in. The file contents are included verbatim in the generated PDFs. Other affected methods are `addImage`, `html`, and `addFont`. Only the node.js builds of the library are affected, namely the `dist/jspdf.node.js` and `dist/jspdf.node.min.js` files. The vulnerability has been fixed in jsPDF@4.0.0. This version restricts file system access per default. This semver-major update does not introduce other breaking changes. Some workarounds areavailable. With recent node versions, jsPDF recommends using the `--permission` flag in production. The feature was introduced experimentally in v20.0.0 and is stable since v22.13.0/v23.5.0/v24.0.0. For older node versions, sanitize user-provided paths before passing them to jsPDF.

CriticalCVSS 9.2Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2025-68428 is a critical file disclosure issue in jsPDF before 4.0.0 when used in Node.js. If an application lets users influence file paths passed into jsPDF, generated PDFs may include arbitrary local file contents from the server. This can expose secrets, configuration, or application data.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or multi-tenant PDF generation services. The main business risk is unintended disclosure of sensitive server files through generated PDFs. Treat as urgent where user-supplied content feeds PDF creation.

Technical view

In Node.js builds of jsPDF before 4.0.0, user-controlled paths passed to loadFile can cause local file inclusion/path traversal. Related affected methods include addImage, html, and addFont. The issue affects dist/jspdf.node.js and dist/jspdf.node.min.js. jsPDF 4.0.0 changes default filesystem access behavior to restrict access.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in server-side PDF generation services using jsPDF before 4.0.0 where user input controls images, fonts, HTML, or file paths. Browser-only use is not identified as affected in the provided sources.

Exploitation context

The CVSS 4.0 score is 9.2 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction. Sources do not state active exploitation, and KEV status is false. Practical impact depends on whether untrusted users can influence jsPDF file-loading inputs.

Researcher notes

The public advisory names CWE-35 and CWE-73 and limits scope to Node.js builds. The fix is in jsPDF 4.0.0, with Node permission flags and path sanitization noted as workarounds. No provided source confirms exploitation in the wild.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade jsPDF to version 4.0.0 or later.
  • Confirm applications are not using vulnerable Node.js distribution files.
  • Use Node.js --permission in production where supported.
  • Sanitize user-provided paths before passing them to jsPDF.
  • Review vendor advisories and Red Hat errata for packaged dependencies.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory projects and containers for jsPDF versions below 4.0.0.
  • Identify server-side PDF generation paths using jsPDF Node builds.
  • Review use of loadFile, addImage, html, and addFont.
  • Check whether user input can influence file paths.
  • Verify deployed packages include jsPDF 4.0.0 or vendor-fixed builds.
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Confidence
high
Sources
10

Public sources used

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.

Potential ATT&CK relevance

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cwe · medium confidence lookup

CWE-35: File access and web shell behavior lookup

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CWE-73: File access and web shell behavior lookup

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Critical
CVSS
9.2 (4.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:N/SA:N

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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2CVSS vectors
5Timeline events
2ADP providers
10Source links

SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: yesTechnical Impact: partial

CVSS vector scores

2 official scores

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
9.2CVSS 4.0CriticalCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:N/SA:N——GitHub_M
8.6CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N3.94redhat-SADP

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 4.0 score

9.2Critical
CVSS 4.0 vector shape for CVE-2025-68428Attack VectorAttack ComplexityAttack RequirementsPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionVS ConfidentialityVS IntegrityVS AvailabilitySS ConfidentialitySS IntegritySS Availability

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:N/SA:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Attack Requirements
NonePresent
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NonePassiveActive
VS Confidentiality
HighLowNone
VS Integrity
HighLowNone
VS Availability
HighLowNone
SS Confidentiality
HighLowNone
SS Integrity
HighLowNone
SS Availability
HighLowNone

Vulnerability timeline

Timeline events are normalized from CVE metadata, CNA source timelines, ADP timelines, and KEV metadata when present.

  1. CVE reservedCVE Program

    The CVE ID was reserved by the assigning CNA.

  2. ADP timelineredhat-SADP

    Made public.

  3. CVE publishedCVE Program

    The CVE record was published.

  4. ADP timelineredhat-SADP

    Reported to Red Hat.

  5. CVE updatedCVE Program

    The CVE record metadata indicates this as the latest update time.

ADP provider summaries

CISA-ADPCISA ADP Vulnrichment
other:ssvc
redhat-SADPjspdf: jsPDF Local File Inclusion/Path Traversal vulnerability
other:Red Hat severity ratingcvssV3_1
  • 2026-01-05T22:01:15.703Z: Reported to Red Hat.
  • 2026-01-05T21:43:55.169Z: Made public.

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
parallaxjsPDF< 4.0.0Listed
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-35CWE-73

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CWE-35 · source CWE mapping

Path Traversal: '.../...//'

Path Traversal: '.../...//' represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.

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CWE-73 · source CWE mapping

External Control of File Name or Path

External Control of File Name or Path represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.

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