CVE-2010-4962 — webkitpdf
CVE-2010-4962 is a security vulnerability in dmk/webkitpdf. A fix is available for dmk/webkitpdf — see the affected versions and patch details below.
Webkit PDFs for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands
EPSS Exploitation Probability
Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.
Real-World Exposure
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Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the Webkit PDFs (webkitpdf) extension before 1.1.4 for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unknown vectors.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐘Packagist | dmk/webkitpdf | all versions | 1.1.4composer require dmk/webkitpdf:^1.1.4 |
Affected Products
webkitpdfdev-team_typoheadsDetection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for dmk/webkitpdf, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update dmk/webkitpdf to 1.1.4 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2010-4962 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CVE-2010-4962 in your dependencies?
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