How severe is CVE-2023-48978?

CVE-2023-48978 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-48978 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-48978?

CVE-2023-48978 primarily affects Ncr Itm Web Terminal. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-48978?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2023-48978 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-48978 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-53003.

When was CVE-2023-48978 published?

CVE-2023-48978 was published on 2025-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-48978

CVE-2023-48978 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ncr Itm Web Terminal with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-53003
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Ncr Itm Web Terminal
Published: 2025-06-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in NCR ITM Web terminal v.4.4.0 and v.4.4.4 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the IP camera URL component.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-48978?: An issue in NCR ITM Web terminal v.4.4.0 and v.4.4.4 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the IP camera URL component.
How severe is CVE-2023-48978?: CVE-2023-48978 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-48978 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-48978?: CVE-2023-48978 primarily affects Ncr Itm Web Terminal. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-48978?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-48978 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-48978 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-53003.
When was CVE-2023-48978 published?: CVE-2023-48978 was published on 2025-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ncr:itm_web_terminal:4.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ncr:itm_web_terminal:4.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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