How severe is CVE-2023-24308?

CVE-2023-24308 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-2023-24308 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-24308?

CVE-2023-24308 affects Pdf-xchange Pdf-xchange Editor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-24308?

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-2023-24308 published?

CVE-2023-24308 was published on 2023-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-24308

CVE-2023-24308 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pdf-xchange Pdf-xchange Editor 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-755.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-755
Affected product: Pdf-xchange Pdf-xchange Editor
Published: 2023-03-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A potential memory vulnerability due to insufficient input validation in PDFXEditCore.x64.dll in PDF-XChange Editor version 9.3 by Tracker Software may allow attackers to execute code when a user opens a crafted PDF file. The issue occurs when handling a large number of objects in a PDF file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-24308?: A potential memory vulnerability due to insufficient input validation in PDFXEditCore.x64.dll in PDF-XChange Editor version 9.3 by Tracker Software may allow attackers to execute code when a user opens a crafted PDF file. The issue occurs when handling a large number of objects in a PDF file.
How severe is CVE-2023-24308?: CVE-2023-24308 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-2023-24308 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-24308?: CVE-2023-24308 affects Pdf-xchange Pdf-xchange Editor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-24308?: 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-2023-24308 published?: CVE-2023-24308 was published on 2023-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.sit.fraunhofer.de/cve-2023-24308/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pdf-xchange:pdf-xchange_editor:9.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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