How severe is CVE-2023-42136?

CVE-2023-42136 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-42136 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42136?

CVE-2023-42136 affects Paxtechnology Paydroid. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42136?

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.

Does CVE-2023-42136 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-42136 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-46595.

When was CVE-2023-42136 published?

CVE-2023-42136 was published on 2024-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42136

CVE-2023-42136 is a high-severity vulnerability in Paxtechnology Paydroid with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-74.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-46595
Weakness: CWE-74
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_V11.1.50_20230614 or earlier can allow the execution of arbitrary commands with system account privilege by shell injection starting with a specific word. The attacker must have shell access to the device in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42136?: PAX Android based POS devices with PayDroid_8.1.0_Sagittarius_V11.1.50_20230614 or earlier can allow the execution of arbitrary commands with system account privilege by shell injection starting with a specific word. The attacker must have shell access to the device in order to exploit this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-42136?: CVE-2023-42136 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-42136 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42136?: CVE-2023-42136 affects Paxtechnology Paydroid. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42136?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-42136 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-42136 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-46595.
When was CVE-2023-42136 published?: CVE-2023-42136 was published on 2024-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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