CVE-2023-29299

Name: CVE-2023-29299
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-10T14:15:11.53+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.7/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-29299 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 23.003.20244 (and earlier) and 20.005.30467 (and earlier) are affected by an Untrusted Search Path vulnerability that could lead to Application denial-of-service. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability if the default PowerShell Set-ExecutionPolicy is set to Unrestricted, making the attack complexity high. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 23.003.20244 (and earlier) and 20.005.30467 (and earlier) are affected by an Untrusted Search Path vulnerability that could lead to Application denial-of-service. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability if the default PowerShell Set-ExecutionPolicy is set to Unrestricted, making the attack complexity high. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.30%

21.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-426

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 15.008.20082, < 23.003.20269
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 15.008.20082, < 23.003.20269
Adobe	Acrobat	>= 20.001.30005, <= 20.005.30516.10516
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	>= 20.001.30005, < 20.005.30516.10516
Adobe	Acrobat	>= 20.001.30005, < 20.005.30514.10514
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	>= 20.001.30005, < 20.005.30514.10514

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb23-30.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb23-30.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 10, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-29299?

How severe is CVE-2023-29299?

CVE-2023-29299 has a CVSS score of 4.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29299?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-29299?

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Source: NVD / NIST