CVE-2026-23907
Apache PDFBox Examples: Path Traversal in PDFBox ExtractEmbeddedFiles Example Code
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.
INFO
Published Date :
March 10, 2026, 6:18 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 13, 2026, 4:45 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update to a patched version of Apache PDFBox.
- Review and sanitize extracted file paths.
- Ensure extraction path is within the initial path.
- Update related documentation.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-23907 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-23907.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/JoakimBulow/ | Not Applicable |
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/gyfq5tcrxfv7rx0z2yyx4hb3h53ndffw | Mailing List Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/03/10/1 | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:apache:pdfbox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.0.24 up to (including) 2.0.35 *cpe:2.3:a:apache:pdfbox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 3.0.0 up to (including) 3.0.7 Added Reference Type CVE: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/03/10/1 Types: Mailing List, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: https://github.com/JoakimBulow/ Types: Not Applicable Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: https://lists.apache.org/thread/gyfq5tcrxfv7rx0z2yyx4hb3h53ndffw Types: Mailing List, Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://github.com/JoakimBulow/ Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/gyfq5tcrxfv7rx0z2yyx4hb3h53ndffw -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Mar. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mar. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/03/10/1