CRITICAL CVSS 9.6
Published: 2026-03-18

CVE-2026-31938

parall jspdf Security Advisory (CVE-2026-31938)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

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Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2026-31938 impacting parall jspdf. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 9.6 (CRITICAL).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
jsPDF is a library to generate PDFs in JavaScript. Prior to version 4.2.1, user control of the `options` argument of the `output` function allows attackers to inject arbitrary HTML (such as scripts) into the browser context the created PDF is opened in. The vulnerability can be exploited in the following scenario: the attacker provides values for the output options, for example via a web interface. These values are then passed unsanitized (automatically or semi-automatically) to the attack victim. The victim creates and opens a PDF with the attack vector using one of the vulnerable method overloads inside their browser. The attacker can thus inject scripts that run in the victims browser context and can extract or modify secrets from this context. The vulnerability has been fixed in [email protected]. As a workaround, sanitize user input before passing it to the output method.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
Required (UI:R)
User must click or open resource
Scope
Changed (S:C)
Impacts components beyond caller authority
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
Low (A:L)
Partial service performance degradation

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product parall / jspdf
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-79

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2026-31938 impacting parall jspdf.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2026-31938.yaml
id: cve-2026-31938

info:
  name: parall jspdf - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: critical
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2026-31938 affecting parall jspdf.
    Evaluation: jsPDF is a library to generate PDFs in JavaScript. Prior to version 4.2.1, user control of the `options` argument of the `output` function allows atta...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2026-31938
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L
    cvss-score: 9.6
    cve-id: CVE-2026-31938
    cwe-id: CWE-79
  tags: cve,cve-2026-31938,parall,jspdf,critical

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "jspdf"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2026-31938.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2026-31938
# Target: parall jspdf | CVSS: 9.6 (CRITICAL)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2026-31938 (parall jspdf)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against parall jspdf scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2026-31938.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2026-31938
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install jspdf 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade jspdf 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update jspdf

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i jspdf 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i jspdf

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2026-31938 in parall jspdf?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update parall jspdf packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2026-31938?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2026-31938?

CVE-2026-31938 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 9.6 (CRITICAL). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
9.6
CRITICAL SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2026-31938
Weakness CWE-79
Vendor parall
Product jspdf
Published 2026-03-18
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L