CVE-2023-38245

Name: CVE-2023-38245
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-10T14:15:14.773+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-38245 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 23.003.20244 (and earlier) and 20.005.30467 (and earlier) are affected by an Information Disclosure vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to obtain NTLMv2 credentials. EPSS estimates a 0.33% 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 Information Disclosure vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to obtain NTLMv2 credentials. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a maliciously crafted Microsoft Office file, or visit an attacker controlled web page.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.33%

24.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

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.htmlVendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb23-30.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38245?

How severe is CVE-2023-38245?

CVE-2023-38245 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38245?

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-2023-38245?

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Source: NVD / NIST