CVE-2023-34260
CVE-2023-34260 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kyocera D-copia253mf Plus Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 73% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 73% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Kyocera D-copia253mf Plus Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
Kyocera TASKalfa 4053ci printers through 2VG_S000.002.561 allow a denial of service (service outage) via /wlmdeu%2f%2e%2e%2f%2e%2e followed by a directory reference such as %2fetc%00index.htm to try to read the /etc directory.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-34260?
- Kyocera TASKalfa 4053ci printers through 2VG_S000.002.561 allow a denial of service (service outage) via /wlmdeu%2f%2e%2e%2f%2e%2e followed by a directory reference such as %2fetc%00index.htm to try to read the /etc directory.
- How severe is CVE-2023-34260?
- CVE-2023-34260 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-34260 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 73% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-34260?
- CVE-2023-34260 affects Kyocera D-copia253mf Plus Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-34260?
- 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-2023-34260 published?
- CVE-2023-34260 was published on 2023-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:kyocera:d-copia253mf_plus_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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