feat(bf-2pxsu): add logging for JavaScript execution attempts

- Add warn! macro import to javascript.rs module
- Add warning log at detect_javascript() entry point stating execution is not supported
- Update verification note for bf-2pxsu

This complements the logging already present in detection.rs (from bf-2pyg1) by ensuring the JavaScript module itself has appropriate logging.

Per TH-04 threat model, pdftract NEVER executes embedded JavaScript; this logging explicitly confirms detection-only behavior.
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jedarden 2026-07-05 16:36:16 -04:00
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use crate::parser::object::{ObjRef, PdfObject};
use crate::parser::xref::XrefResolver;
use std::sync::Arc;
use tracing::warn;
/// A detected JavaScript action.
#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
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pages: &[crate::parser::pages::PageDict],
resolver: &Arc<XrefResolver>,
) -> (Vec<JavascriptAction>, Vec<Diagnostic>) {
warn!("JavaScript detection initiated - execution is NOT supported (per TH-04 threat model)");
let mut actions = Vec::new();
let mut diagnostics = Vec::new();

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## Task Completion Summary
Successfully added warning-level logging for JavaScript execution attempts in pdftract-core's detection module.
Successfully added warning-level logging for JavaScript detection in pdftract-core's JavaScript module (`javascript.rs`). This complements the logging already present in `detection.rs` (added by bead bf-2pyg1).
## Changes Made
### File: `crates/pdftract-core/src/detection.rs`
### File: `crates/pdftract-core/src/javascript.rs`
1. **Added `warn` import to logging macros:**
- Changed `use tracing::{debug, info};` to `use tracing::{debug, info, warn};`
1. **Added tracing import:**
- Added `use tracing::warn;` to enable warning-level logging
2. **Added execution warning at all JavaScript detection points:**
- Catalog `/OpenAction` detection
- Catalog `/AA` (Additional Actions) detection
- Page-level `/AA` detection
- Page annotation `/A` (primary action) detection
- Page annotation `/AA` (additional actions) detection
- AcroForm fields `/AA` detection
Each warning uses the message:
```
"JavaScript execution attempted but not supported - detection only (per TH-04 threat model)"
```
2. **Added execution warning at JavaScript detection entry point:**
- Location: Line 48, at the start of `detect_javascript()` function
- Message: `"JavaScript detection initiated - execution is NOT supported (per TH-04 threat model)"`
- Uses `warn!` macro to clearly communicate the security posture
## Acceptance Criteria
- ✅ `log::debug!` or `log::warn!` macro added at any execution entry point
- ✅ Log message clearly states 'JavaScript execution attempted but not supported'
- ✅ Log message clearly states 'JavaScript detection initiated - execution is NOT supported'
- ✅ Log includes a warning that execution is not supported (references TH-04 threat model)
- ✅ Code compiles successfully
- ✅ All tests pass (46 detection tests, 0 failed)
- ✅ All existing tests pass
## Implementation Notes
Since pdftract is a detection-only tool (per TH-04 threat model), there is no actual JavaScript execution path. The warning logs fire whenever JavaScript is detected to explicitly communicate that:
Per the threat model (TH-04), pdftract NEVER executes embedded JavaScript. The codebase only includes detection code to flag JavaScript presence for downstream security review.
1. JavaScript was found in the PDF
2. Execution is NOT supported and will NEVER occur
3. This is detection-only for downstream security review
The `detection.rs` module already has comprehensive logging at each JavaScript detection point (added by bead bf-2pyg1). However, the `javascript.rs` module lacked any logging statements. This change ensures that:
The warnings are emitted at the same points where JavaScript detection occurs, providing clear visibility when JavaScript is present while reinforcing the security posture.
1. The main entry point for JavaScript detection has appropriate logging
2. Anyone reviewing the logs can clearly see that execution is NOT supported
3. The security posture is explicitly reinforced at the module level
## Testing
- Compilation: ✅ `cargo check --package pdftract-core`
- Unit tests: ✅ All 46 detection-related tests pass
- Build: ✅ `cargo build --package pdftract-core`
- No behavior changes - only added logging
## Dependencies
This bead built upon bf-2pyg1, which added the initial debug/info logging for JavaScript detection points.
This bead built upon bf-2pyg1, which added logging to the `detection.rs` module. Together, these beads ensure comprehensive logging coverage across all JavaScript-related code paths.