CVE-2023-34259

Name: CVE-2023-34259
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-03T04:15:20.853+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 57.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-34259 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. Kyocera TASKalfa 4053ci printers through 2VG_S000.002.561 allow /wlmdeu%2f%2e%2e%2f%2e%2e directory traversal to read arbitrary files on the filesystem, even files that require root privileges. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2020-23575.. EPSS estimates a 57.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Kyocera TASKalfa 4053ci printers through 2VG_S000.002.561 allow /wlmdeu%2f%2e%2e%2f%2e%2e directory traversal to read arbitrary files on the filesystem, even files that require root privileges. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2020-23575.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

57.68%

99.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kyocera	D-Copia253mf Plus Firmware	<= 2vg_s000.002.561

References

https://sec-consult.com/vulnerability-lab/Third Party Advisory
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Jul/15Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://sec-consult.com/vulnerability-lab/Third Party Advisory
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Jul/15Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 3, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-34259?

How severe is CVE-2023-34259?

CVE-2023-34259 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 57.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-34259?

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