CVE-2023-26980

Name: CVE-2023-26980
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-14T13:15:07.937+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-26980 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. PAX Technology PAX A920 Pro PayDroid 8.1suffers from a Race Condition vulnerability, which allows attackers to bypass the payment software and force the OS to boot directly to Android during the boot process. NOTE: the vendor disputes this because the attack is not feasible: the home launcher will be loaded before any user applications.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

PAX Technology PAX A920 Pro PayDroid 8.1suffers from a Race Condition vulnerability, which allows attackers to bypass the payment software and force the OS to boot directly to Android during the boot process. NOTE: the vendor disputes this because the attack is not feasible: the home launcher will be loaded before any user applications.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.28%

19.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-362

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pax	Paydroid	8.1

References

https://docs.google.com/document/d/189b1494s8RF8ksaOijKhKb-3B8gj3pLUmgn0dqg-jqs/editMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/14X-XTYhkiaIVBS3zf68VigG4-imbKEuVExploit
https://uploads.strikinglycdn.com/files/f1d54bf4-3803-480c-b4d3-0943f7dac76e/A920_EN_20200605.pdf?id=237392Broken Link
https://docs.google.com/document/d/189b1494s8RF8ksaOijKhKb-3B8gj3pLUmgn0dqg-jqs/editMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/14X-XTYhkiaIVBS3zf68VigG4-imbKEuVExploit
https://uploads.strikinglycdn.com/files/f1d54bf4-3803-480c-b4d3-0943f7dac76e/A920_EN_20200605.pdf?id=237392Broken Link

Timeline

Published: Apr 14, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-26980?

How severe is CVE-2023-26980?

CVE-2023-26980 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-26980?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST