How severe is CVE-2020-23680?

CVE-2020-23680 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-23680 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-23680?

CVE-2020-23680 affects Text2pdf Project Text2pdf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-23680?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-23680 published?

CVE-2020-23680 was published on 2021-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-23680

CVE-2020-23680 is a high-severity vulnerability in Text2pdf Project Text2pdf with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Text2pdf Project Text2pdf
Published: 2021-11-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in function StartPage in text2pdf.c in pdfcorner text2pdf 1.1, allows attackers to cause denial of service or possibly other undisclosed impacts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-23680?: An issue was discovered in function StartPage in text2pdf.c in pdfcorner text2pdf 1.1, allows attackers to cause denial of service or possibly other undisclosed impacts.
How severe is CVE-2020-23680?: CVE-2020-23680 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-23680 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-23680?: CVE-2020-23680 affects Text2pdf Project Text2pdf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-23680?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-23680 published?: CVE-2020-23680 was published on 2021-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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