How severe is CVE-2023-40261?

CVE-2023-40261 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-2023-40261 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-40261?

CVE-2023-40261 affects Dieboldnixdorf Vynamic Security Suite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40261?

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

Does CVE-2023-40261 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-40261 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-44858.

When was CVE-2023-40261 published?

CVE-2023-40261 was published on 2024-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-40261

CVE-2023-40261 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dieboldnixdorf Vynamic Security Suite 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-665.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-44858
Weakness: CWE-665
Affected product: Dieboldnixdorf Vynamic Security Suite
Published: 2024-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Diebold Nixdorf Vynamic Security Suite (VSS) before 3.3.0 SR17, 4.0.0 SR07, 4.1.0 SR04, 4.2.0 SR04, and 4.3.0 SR02 fails to validate file attributes during the Pre-Boot Authorization (PBA) process. This can be exploited by a physical attacker who is able to manipulate the contents of the system's hard disk.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40261?: Diebold Nixdorf Vynamic Security Suite (VSS) before 3.3.0 SR17, 4.0.0 SR07, 4.1.0 SR04, 4.2.0 SR04, and 4.3.0 SR02 fails to validate file attributes during the Pre-Boot Authorization (PBA) process. This can be exploited by a physical attacker who is able to manipulate the contents of the system's hard disk.
How severe is CVE-2023-40261?: CVE-2023-40261 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-2023-40261 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-40261?: CVE-2023-40261 affects Dieboldnixdorf Vynamic Security Suite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40261?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-40261 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-40261 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-44858.
When was CVE-2023-40261 published?: CVE-2023-40261 was published on 2024-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dieboldnixdorf:vynamic_security_suite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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