Is CVE-2023-24612 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-24612 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-24612 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-24612 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-24612?

CVE-2023-24612 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-24612

CWE-77Published: January 30, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The PdfBook extension through 2.0.5 before b07b6a64 for MediaWiki allows command injection via an option.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The PdfBook extension for MediaWiki is susceptible to command injection, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. The high CVSS score reflects the severity of allowing unauthenticated access to system-level execution.

No public exploit is currently known, and the vulnerability is not in the KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Update the PdfBook extension to a version beyond 2.0.5 that includes the necessary security fixes.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-24612 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.