CVE-2023-27198
CVE-2023-27198 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Paxtechnology Pax A930 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-78.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Paxtechnology Pax A930 Firmware
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Description
PAX A930 device with PayDroid_7.1.1_Virgo_V04.5.02_20220722 can allow the execution of arbitrary commands by using the exec service and including a specific word in the command to be executed. The attacker must have physical USB access to the device in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-27198?
- PAX A930 device with PayDroid_7.1.1_Virgo_V04.5.02_20220722 can allow the execution of arbitrary commands by using the exec service and including a specific word in the command to be executed. The attacker must have physical USB access to the device in order to exploit this vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2023-27198?
- CVE-2023-27198 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-27198 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-27198?
- CVE-2023-27198 affects Paxtechnology Pax A930 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-27198?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-27198 published?
- CVE-2023-27198 was published on 2023-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/wr3nchsr/PAX-Paydroid-Advisories/blob/master/advisories/2023/CVEs/CVE-2023-27198.md
- https://wr3nchsr.github.io/pax-paydroid-vulnerabilities-advisory-2023/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:paxtechnology:pax_a930_firmware:paydroid_7.1.1_virgo_v04.5.02_20220722:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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