CVE-2023-31568

Name: CVE-2023-31568
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-10T16:15:12.81+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-31568 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Podofo v0.10.0 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via the component PoDoFo::PdfEncryptRC4::PdfEncryptRC4.. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Podofo v0.10.0 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via the component PoDoFo::PdfEncryptRC4::PdfEncryptRC4.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.75%

50.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Podofo Project	Podofo	0.10.0

References

https://github.com/podofo/podofo/issues/72Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
https://github.com/podofo/podofo/issues/72Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch

Timeline

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

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 score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31568?

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-2023-31568?

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Source: NVD / NIST