Vulnerability in Apryse Itext
CVE-2023-6298
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apryse iText 8.0.2. This vulnerability affects the function main of the file PdfDocument.java. The manipulation leads to improper validation of array index. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-246124. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way. A statement published afterwards explains that the exception is not a vulnerability and the identified CWEs might not apply to the software.
EPSS: 0.011 (62.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 4.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L.
Affected products
- Apryse Itext — versions 8.0.2
- Itextpdf Itext — versions 8.0.2
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cna@vuldb.com (technical-description, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- cna@vuldb.com (signature, permissions-required, Third Party Advisory)
- cna@vuldb.com (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, exploit)
- cna@vuldb.com (related, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-6298?
- CVE-2023-6298 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apryse Itext, classified under Improper Validation of Array Index. CVSS score: 4.3/10. Published 2023-11-26.
- How severe is CVE-2023-6298?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.3 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-6298 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.