How severe is CVE-2023-38088?

CVE-2023-38088 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-2023-38088 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38088?

CVE-2023-38088 affects Tungstenautomation Power Pdf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38088?

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.

Does CVE-2023-38088 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-38088 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-41914.

When was CVE-2023-38088 published?

CVE-2023-38088 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38088

CVE-2023-38088 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tungstenautomation Power Pdf 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-457.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-41914
Weakness: CWE-457
Affected product: Tungstenautomation Power Pdf
Published: 2024-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Kofax Power PDF printf Uninitialized Variable Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Kofax Power PDF. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of util objects. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-20566.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38088?: Kofax Power PDF printf Uninitialized Variable Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Kofax Power PDF. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of util objects. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-20566.
How severe is CVE-2023-38088?: CVE-2023-38088 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-2023-38088 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38088?: CVE-2023-38088 affects Tungstenautomation Power Pdf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38088?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-38088 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-38088 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-41914.
When was CVE-2023-38088 published?: CVE-2023-38088 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-964/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:tungstenautomation:power_pdf:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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