CVE-2023-24295: A stack overfow in SoftMaker Software GmbH FlexiPDF v3.0.3.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code after

Routine

HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-24295 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting flexipdf. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A stack overfow in SoftMaker Software GmbH FlexiPDF v3.0.3.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code after opening a crafted PDF file.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 88%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2023-03-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: softmaker

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-03-23 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

softmaker flexipdf DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2022 revision3.0.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2022

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy flexipdf || rpm -q flexipdf || flexipdf --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2022 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison flexipdf sudo apt install flexipdf=<VERSION_BEFORE_2022> sudo apt-mark hold flexipdf

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list flexipdf sudo dnf downgrade flexipdf-<VERSION_BEFORE_2022> sudo dnf versionlock add flexipdf

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-24295?

flexipdf: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-24295 being exploited?

CVE-2023-24295 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-24295 affect?

CVE-2023-24295 affects flexipdf. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). A stack overfow in SoftMaker Software GmbH FlexiPDF v3.0.3.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code after opening a crafted PDF file.

How urgent is CVE-2023-24295?

Priority 30/100. High severity

References

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