CVE-2023-42137

Name: CVE-2023-42137
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-15T14:15:24.9+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-42137 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 for command execution with high privileges by using malicious symlinks. The attacker must have shell access to the device in order to exploit this vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% 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 for command execution with high privileges by using malicious symlinks. 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

0.47%

36.9th 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-2023-42137?

How severe is CVE-2023-42137?

CVE-2023-42137 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42137?

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