How severe is CVE-2023-42134?

CVE-2023-42134 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-2023-42134 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42134?

CVE-2023-42134 affects Paxtechnology Paydroid. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42134?

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

Does CVE-2023-42134 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-42134 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-46593.

When was CVE-2023-42134 published?

CVE-2023-42134 was published on 2024-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42134

CVE-2023-42134 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Paxtechnology Paydroid 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-912.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-46593
Weakness: CWE-912
Affected product: Paxtechnology Paydroid
Published: 2024-01-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

PAX Android based POS devices with PayDroid_8.1.0_Sagittarius_V11.1.45_20230314 or earlier can allow the signed partition overwrite and subsequently local code execution via hidden command. The attacker must have physical USB access to the device in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42134?: PAX Android based POS devices with PayDroid_8.1.0_Sagittarius_V11.1.45_20230314 or earlier can allow the signed partition overwrite and subsequently local code execution via hidden command. The attacker must have physical USB access to the device in order to exploit this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-42134?: CVE-2023-42134 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-2023-42134 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42134?: CVE-2023-42134 affects Paxtechnology Paydroid. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42134?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-42134 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-42134 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-46593.
When was CVE-2023-42134 published?: CVE-2023-42134 was published on 2024-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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