CVE-2024-34342 – Node.js Vulnerability

Severity

High

Analysis Summary

CVE-2024-34342

Node.js react-pdf module is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious script into a Web page which would be executed in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the page is viewed. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.

Impact

Cross-Site Scripting

Indicators of Compromise

CVE

CVE-2024-34342

Affected Vendors

Node.js

Affected Products

Node.js react-pdf 8.0.1
Node.js react-pdf 8.0.0
Node.js react-pdf 7.7.2

Remediation

Upgrade to the latest version of react-pdf, available from the react-pdf GIT Repository.

GIT Repository

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