CVE-2023-31568
CVE-2023-31568 is a high-severity vulnerability in Podofo Project Podofo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Podofo Project Podofo
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Podofo v0.10.0 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via the component PoDoFo::PdfEncryptRC4::PdfEncryptRC4.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-31568?
- Podofo v0.10.0 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via the component PoDoFo::PdfEncryptRC4::PdfEncryptRC4.
- How severe is CVE-2023-31568?
- CVE-2023-31568 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-31568 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-31568?
- CVE-2023-31568 affects Podofo Project Podofo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-31568?
- 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-2023-31568 published?
- CVE-2023-31568 was published on 2023-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:podofo_project:podofo:0.10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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