How severe is CVE-2023-42133?

CVE-2023-42133 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-2023-42133 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.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42133?

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

Does CVE-2023-42133 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-42133 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-46592.

When was CVE-2023-42133 published?

CVE-2023-42133 was published on 2024-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42133

CVE-2023-42133 is a medium-severity vulnerability 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-276.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-46592
Weakness: CWE-276
Published: 2024-10-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

PAX Android based POS devices allow for escalation of privilege via improperly configured scripts. An attacker must have shell access with system account privileges in order to exploit this vulnerability. A patch addressing this issue was included in firmware version PayDroid_8.1.0_Sagittarius_V11.1.61_20240226.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42133?: PAX Android based POS devices allow for escalation of privilege via improperly configured scripts. An attacker must have shell access with system account privileges in order to exploit this vulnerability. A patch addressing this issue was included in firmware version PayDroid_8.1.0_Sagittarius_V11.1.61_20240226.
How severe is CVE-2023-42133?: CVE-2023-42133 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-2023-42133 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.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42133?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-42133 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-42133 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-46592.
When was CVE-2023-42133 published?: CVE-2023-42133 was published on 2024-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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