HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-6298
MEDIUM

CVE-2023-6298

CWE-129Published: November 26, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apryse iText 8.0.2. This vulnerability affects the function main of the file PdfDocument.java. The manipulation leads to improper validation of array index. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-246124. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way. A statement published afterwards explains that the exception is not a vulnerability and the identified CWEs might not apply to the software.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-6298 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

itextpdf1 product(s)
itext
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OBAeGH_rNfa1os6g6QlIt4pL-2NKHZm_?usp=sharing
ADVISORYhttps://kb.itextpdf.com/itext/statement-regarding-cve-2022-24198-and-2023-6298
ADVISORYhttps://vuldb.com/?ctiid.246124
ADVISORYhttps://vuldb.com/?id.246124
ADVISORYhttps://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OBAeGH_rNfa1os6g6QlIt4pL-2NKHZm_?usp=sharing
ADVISORYhttps://kb.itextpdf.com/itext/statement-regarding-cve-2022-24198-and-2023-6298
ADVISORYhttps://vuldb.com/?ctiid.246124
ADVISORYhttps://vuldb.com/?id.246124

All References (8)

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https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OBAeGH_rNfa1os6g6QlIt4pL-2NKHZm_?usp=sharingExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://kb.itextpdf.com/itext/statement-regarding-cve-2022-24198-and-2023-6298Third Party Advisory
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.246124Third Party Advisory
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https://vuldb.com/?id.246124Third Party Advisory
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https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OBAeGH_rNfa1os6g6QlIt4pL-2NKHZm_?usp=sharingExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://kb.itextpdf.com/itext/statement-regarding-cve-2022-24198-and-2023-6298Third Party Advisory
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.246124Third Party Advisory
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https://vuldb.com/?id.246124Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-6298
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-129
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 26, 2023

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2023-6298 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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