How severe is CVE-2023-27197?

CVE-2023-27197 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-27197 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-27197?

CVE-2023-27197 affects Paxtechnology Pax A930 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27197?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-27197 published?

CVE-2023-27197 was published on 2023-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-27197

CVE-2023-27197 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Paxtechnology Pax A930 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Paxtechnology Pax A930 Firmware
Published: 2023-07-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

PAX A930 device with PayDroid_7.1.1_Virgo_V04.5.02_20220722 can allow an attacker to gain root access by running a crafted binary leveraging an exported function from a shared library. The attacker must have shell access to the device in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27197?: PAX A930 device with PayDroid_7.1.1_Virgo_V04.5.02_20220722 can allow an attacker to gain root access by running a crafted binary leveraging an exported function from a shared library. The attacker must have shell access to the device in order to exploit this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-27197?: CVE-2023-27197 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-27197 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-27197?: CVE-2023-27197 affects Paxtechnology Pax A930 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27197?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-27197 published?: CVE-2023-27197 was published on 2023-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:paxtechnology:pax_a930_firmware:paydroid_7.1.1_virgo_v04.5.02_20220722:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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