CVE-2026-30287: An arbitrary file overwrite vulnerability in Deep Thought Industries ACE Scanner PDF Scanner v1.4.5 allows att

Routine

HIGH 8.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2026-30287 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.4) affecting ace scanner. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An arbitrary file overwrite vulnerability in Deep Thought Industries ACE Scanner PDF Scanner v1.4.5 allows attackers to overwrite critical internal files via the file import process, leading to arbitrary code execution or information exposure.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.4 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 93%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-73
Published	2026-04-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: deepthought.industries

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-01 14:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

deepthought.industries ace scanner DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.4.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ace-scanner || rpm -q ace-scanner || ace-scanner --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ace-scanner sudo apt install ace-scanner=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.5> sudo apt-mark hold ace-scanner

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

dnf --showduplicates list ace-scanner sudo dnf downgrade ace-scanner-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.5> sudo dnf versionlock add ace-scanner

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-30287?

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

Is CVE-2026-30287 being exploited?

CVE-2026-30287 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-2026-30287 affect?

CVE-2026-30287 affects ace scanner. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). An arbitrary file overwrite vulnerability in Deep Thought Industries ACE Scanner PDF Scanner v1.4.5 allows attackers to overwrite critical internal files via the file import process, leading to arbitrary code execution or information exposu

How urgent is CVE-2026-30287?

Priority 36/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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