Description
User control of the argument of the addJS method allows an attacker to inject arbitrary PDF objects into the generated document. By crafting a payload that escapes the JavaScript string delimiter, an attacker can execute malicious actions or alter the document structure, impacting any user who opens the generated PDF.
Recommendation
Update the jspdf package to the latest compatible version. Followings are version details:
- Affected version(s): < 4.2.0
- Patched version(s): 4.2.0
References
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