How severe is CVE-2023-23169?

CVE-2023-23169 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-23169 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-23169?

CVE-2023-23169 affects Synapsoft Pdfocus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23169?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-23169 published?

CVE-2023-23169 was published on 2023-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-23169

CVE-2023-23169 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Synapsoft Pdfocus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Synapsoft Pdfocus
Published: 2023-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Synapsoft pdfocus 1.17 is vulnerable to local file inclusion and server-side request forgery Directory Traversal.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-23169?: Synapsoft pdfocus 1.17 is vulnerable to local file inclusion and server-side request forgery Directory Traversal.
How severe is CVE-2023-23169?: CVE-2023-23169 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-23169 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-23169?: CVE-2023-23169 affects Synapsoft Pdfocus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23169?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-23169 published?: CVE-2023-23169 was published on 2023-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:synapsoft:pdfocus:1.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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