How severe is CVE-2023-26980?

CVE-2023-26980 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-26980 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-26980?

CVE-2023-26980 affects Pax Paydroid. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-26980?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-26980 published?

CVE-2023-26980 was published on 2023-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-26980

CVE-2023-26980 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pax Paydroid with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-362.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-362
Affected product: Pax Paydroid
Published: 2023-04-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

PAX Technology PAX A920 Pro PayDroid 8.1suffers from a Race Condition vulnerability, which allows attackers to bypass the payment software and force the OS to boot directly to Android during the boot process. NOTE: the vendor disputes this because the attack is not feasible: the home launcher will be loaded before any user applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-26980?: PAX Technology PAX A920 Pro PayDroid 8.1suffers from a Race Condition vulnerability, which allows attackers to bypass the payment software and force the OS to boot directly to Android during the boot process. NOTE: the vendor disputes this because the attack is not feasible: the home launcher will be loaded before any user applications.
How severe is CVE-2023-26980?: CVE-2023-26980 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-26980 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-26980?: CVE-2023-26980 affects Pax Paydroid. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-26980?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-26980 published?: CVE-2023-26980 was published on 2023-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pax:paydroid:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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