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Fedora Releases Patch for PoDoFo Vulnerabilities

Fedora Releases Patch for PoDoFo Vulnerabilities

First seen 26 Oct 2026, 07:10 UTC • •
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ThreatCluster •October 26, 2026 at 07:41 UTC
  • •Two serious vulnerabilities in PoDoFo library allow code execution without authentication.
  • •CVE-2026-54633 disclosed on September 17, 2026, with a CVSS score of 6.9.
  • •Fedora has released a patch; users are advised to update immediately.

On October 26, 2026, Fedora announced a patch addressing two serious vulnerabilities in the PoDoFo library, identified as CVE-2026-54633. These flaws could allow attackers to execute code without authentication, impacting users of affected PHP setups. The vulnerabilities were disclosed on September 17, 2026, with a CVSS score of 6.9, categorizing them as medium severity. The patch is available for installation via the 'dnf' update program. Users are urged to apply the update to mitigate potential risks associated with crafted PDF files. The PoDoFo library is widely used for PDF manipulation, making these vulnerabilities particularly concerning for developers and organizations relying on this tool.

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Timeline

2026-09-17
CVE-2026-54633 published
Two vulnerabilities in the PoDoFo library disclosed, allowing potential code execution.
Linuxsecurity
2026-10-26
Fedora releases patch
Fedora announces a backport patch for CVE-2026-54633 to address vulnerabilities in PoDoFo.
Linuxsecurity

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Common questions

What versions of PHP are affected?
The advisory does not specify exact PHP versions, but it notes that setups using vulnerable versions may be impacted.
How can I apply the patch?
You can apply the patch using the 'dnf' update program with the command provided in the advisory.
What are the risks if I don't patch?
Failing to patch could expose your systems to potential code execution attacks via crafted PDF files.