CVE-2023-24304

Name: CVE-2023-24304
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-28T21:15:10.673+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-24304 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper input validation in the PDF.dll plugin of IrfanView v4.60 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via opening a crafted PDF file.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper input validation in the PDF.dll plugin of IrfanView v4.60 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via opening a crafted PDF file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.37%

29.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Irfanview	Irfanview	4.60

References

https://www.sit.fraunhofer.de/CVE-2023-24304/Third Party Advisory
https://www.sit.fraunhofer.de/CVE-2023-24304/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 28, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-24304?

Improper input validation in the PDF.dll plugin of IrfanView v4.60 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via opening a crafted PDF file.

How severe is CVE-2023-24304?

CVE-2023-24304 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-24304?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST