CVE-2024-14010
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Command Injection in Typora 1.7.4 PDF Export Enables RCE

Publication date: 2025-12-12

Last updated on: 2025-12-12

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
Typora 1.7.4 contains a command injection vulnerability in the PDF export preferences that allows attackers to execute arbitrary system commands. Attackers can inject malicious commands into the 'run command' input field during PDF export to achieve remote code execution.
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Published
2025-12-12
Last Modified
2025-12-12
Generated
2026-06-16
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2025-12-12
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2024-14010
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typora typora 1.7.4
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CWE ID Description
CWE-78 The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.
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Executive Summary

Typora 1.7.4 has a command injection vulnerability in its PDF export preferences. This means attackers can input malicious commands into the 'run command' field during PDF export, which the software then executes, allowing remote code execution on the system.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can allow attackers to execute arbitrary system commands remotely on your device, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, system compromise, or further malware installation.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability can be detected by checking if Typora version 1.7.4 is installed and if the PDF export preferences have the 'run command' option enabled. Specifically, you can verify if the 'run command' input field is used during PDF export. Since the exploit involves injecting commands into this field, monitoring for unusual command executions triggered by Typora during PDF export can help detect exploitation attempts. There are no specific network commands provided, but locally, you can check the Typora preferences under File > Preferences > Export > PDF to see if the 'run command' option is enabled and inspect the input field for suspicious commands. Additionally, monitoring system logs for unexpected command executions originating from Typora processes may help detect exploitation. [1, 2]

Mitigation Strategies

Immediate mitigation steps include disabling the 'run command' option in the PDF export preferences of Typora 1.7.4 to prevent command injection. If possible, avoid using Typora version 1.7.4 until a patched version is released. Restrict local access to the system to trusted users only, as the vulnerability requires local access to exploit. Monitoring and restricting the execution of arbitrary commands from Typora can also help mitigate risk. [1, 2]

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