Vulnerability Description
This issue affects the ExtractEmbeddedFiles example in Apache PDFBox: from 2.0.24 through 2.0.35, from 3.0.0 through 3.0.6. The ExtractEmbeddedFiles example contains a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) because the filename that is obtained from PDComplexFileSpecification.getFilename() is appended to the extraction path. Users who have copied this example into their production code should review it to ensure that the extraction path is acceptable. The example has been changed accordingly, now the initial path and the extraction paths are converted into canonical paths and it is verified that extraction path contains the initial path. The documentation has also been adjusted.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Pdfbox | >= 2.0.24, <= 2.0.35 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/JoakimBulow/Not Applicable
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/gyfq5tcrxfv7rx0z2yyx4hb3h53ndffwMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/03/10/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-23907?
CVE-2026-23907 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). This issue affects the ExtractEmbeddedFiles example in Apache PDFBox: from 2.0.24 through 2.0.35, from 3.0.0 through 3.0.6. The ExtractEmbeddedFiles example contains a path traversal vulnerability ...
How severe is CVE-2026-23907?
CVE-2026-23907 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-23907?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Pdfbox.