CVE-2025-11362: Pdfmake Pdfmake Is Vulnerable To Throttling Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-rj3r-r7hh-jxfq
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-770
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-11362 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) pdfmake is vulnerable to throttling vulnerability (CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling) affecting Pdfmake libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves pdfmake is vulnerable to throttling via repeatedly redirecting url in file embedding. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.3.0-beta.17.

CVE-2025-11362 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-11362
GHSA Identifier GHSA-rj3r-r7hh-jxfq
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling
Affected Product Pdfmake
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2025-11362

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Pdfmake dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

pdfmake fixed: 0.3.0-beta.17 
npm install pdfmake@0.3.0-beta.17
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls pdfmake

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2025-11362, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls pdfmake

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Pdfmake in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.3.0-beta.17), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls pdfmake command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling, where the product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated. In Pdfmake, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Versions of the package pdfmake from 0.3.0-beta.1 to before 0.3.0-beta.17 are vulnerable to Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling via repeatedly redirect URL in file embedding. An attacker can cause the application to crash or become unresponsive by providing crafted input that triggers this condition.

CVE-2025-11362 Affected Pdfmake Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.3.0-beta.17
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
pdfmake
npm/pdfmake
npm
≥ 0.3.0-beta.1
< 0.3.0-beta.17
0.3.0-beta.17

References

NVD — CVE-2025-11362 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-11362
Pdfmake Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/bpampuch/pdfmake/issues/2886
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/bpampuch/pdfmake/commit/741169634bf07730e010cd77477b6cc038e846ed
Pdfmake Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/bpampuch/pdfmake
Pdfmake Security Information SECURITY
https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-PDFMAKE-10223297

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-11362?
CVE-2025-11362 is a security vulnerability in Pdfmake involving pdfmake is vulnerable to Throttling via repeatedly redirecting URL in file embedding under CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling.
Which Pdfmake versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.3.0-beta.17 across affected packages: pdfmake.
What version fixes CVE-2025-11362?
Upgrading to 0.3.0-beta.17 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is pdfmake affected?
Yes, pdfmake is affected in releases prior to 0.3.0-beta.17. Upgrade your dependency to 0.3.0-beta.17 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-11362?
CVE-2025-11362 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-11362?
CVE-2025-11362 is classified under CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling (The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2025-11362?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls pdfmake'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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