CVE-2023-42136

Name: CVE-2023-42136
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-15T14:15:24.67+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-42136 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.48%

37.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Paxtechnology	Paydroid	<= 8.1.0_sagittarius_11.1.50_20230614

References

https://blog.stmcyber.com/pax-pos-cves-2023/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://cert.pl/en/posts/2024/01/CVE-2023-4818/Third Party Advisory
https://cert.pl/posts/2024/01/CVE-2023-4818/Third Party Advisory
https://ppn.paxengine.com/release/developmentPermissions Required
https://blog.stmcyber.com/pax-pos-cves-2023/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://cert.pl/en/posts/2024/01/CVE-2023-4818/Third Party Advisory
https://cert.pl/posts/2024/01/CVE-2023-4818/Third Party Advisory
https://ppn.paxengine.com/release/developmentPermissions Required

Timeline

Published: Jan 15, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42136?

How severe is CVE-2023-42136?

CVE-2023-42136 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42136?

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