CVE-2023-24304 Code injection in n/a

High 7.8 Published 28 Mar 2023 Updated 18 Feb 2025

Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted PDF file in IrfanView.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-24304?

CVE-2023-24304 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Irfanview Irfanview, published on 28 Mar 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Improper input validation in the PDF.dll plugin of IrfanView v4.60 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via opening a crafted PDF file.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-24304?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Irfanview Irfanview.

How do I fix CVE-2023-24304?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-24304 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2023-24304 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-24304 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-m79g-73hm-2964.