PatchTheCVECVE-2023-38088: Kofax Power PDF printf Uninitialized Variable Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2023-38088 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting power pdf. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Kofax Power PDF printf Uninitialized Variable Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Kofax Power PDF. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of util objects. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 63%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-457 |
| Published | 2024-05-03 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2023-38088?
power pdf: upgrade to 5.0.0.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-38088 being exploited?
CVE-2023-38088 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-2023-38088 affect?
CVE-2023-38088 affects power pdf. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Kofax Power PDF printf Uninitialized Variable Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Kofax Power PDF. User interaction is required to exploit th
How urgent is CVE-2023-38088?
Priority 36/100. High severity
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