CVE-2023-30259: A Buffer Overflow vulnerability in importshp plugin in LibreCAD 2.2.0 allows attackers to obtain sensitive inf

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-30259 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting librecad. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A Buffer Overflow vulnerability in importshp plugin in LibreCAD 2.2.0 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted DBF file.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 75%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-125
Published	2023-06-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: librecad

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-06-28 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

librecad librecad DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.2.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison librecad sudo apt install librecad=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.0> sudo apt-mark hold librecad

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

dnf --showduplicates list librecad sudo dnf downgrade librecad-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add librecad

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.

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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-2023-30259?

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

Is CVE-2023-30259 being exploited?

CVE-2023-30259 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-2023-30259 affect?

CVE-2023-30259 affects librecad. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). A Buffer Overflow vulnerability in importshp plugin in LibreCAD 2.2.0 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted DBF file.

How urgent is CVE-2023-30259?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

References

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