CVE-2023-34260

Name: CVE-2023-34260
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-03T04:15:20.907+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 67.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-34260 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Kyocera TASKalfa 4053ci printers through 2VG_S000.002.561 allow a denial of service (service outage) via /wlmdeu%2f%2e%2e%2f%2e%2e followed by a directory reference such as %2fetc%00index.htm to try to read the /etc directory.. EPSS estimates a 67.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Kyocera TASKalfa 4053ci printers through 2VG_S000.002.561 allow a denial of service (service outage) via /wlmdeu%2f%2e%2e%2f%2e%2e followed by a directory reference such as %2fetc%00index.htm to try to read the /etc directory.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

67.99%

99.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

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-2023-34260?

How severe is CVE-2023-34260?

CVE-2023-34260 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 67.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-34260?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-34260?

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Source: NVD / NIST