CVE-2025-63705 node-ts-ocr is vulnerable to OS Command Injection via the invokeImageOcr function in src/index.js

High 8.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary OS commands via the invokeImageOcr function in the node-ts-ocr npm package.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2025-63705?

CVE-2025-63705 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 May 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

NPM package node-ts-ocr 1.0.15 is vulnerable to OS Command Injection via the invokeImageOcr function in src/index.js.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-63705?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including node-ts-ocr.

PackageAffectedFixed in
node-ts-ocr npmAll versionsNone
node-ts-ocr npmAll versionsNone

How do I fix CVE-2025-63705?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-63705 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2025-63705 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-63705 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8jh2-3mw6-6pfm.

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