CVE-2023-27198: OS Command Injection

Published Jul 5, 2023
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Updated

PAX A930 device with PayDroid7.1.1VirgoV04.5.0220220722 can allow the execution of arbitrary commands by using the exec service and including a specific word in the command to be executed. The attacker must have physical USB access to the device in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Affected Software

4 affected components
All of the following
Paxtechnology Pax A930 Firmware=paydroid_7.1.1_virgo_v04.5.02_20220722
Paxtechnology Pax A930
Paxtechnology Pax A930 Firmware=paydroid_7.1.1_virgo_v04.5.02_20220722
Paxtechnology Pax A930

Event History

Jul 5, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-27198?

CVE-2023-27198 is a vulnerability in the PAX A930 device with PayDroid firmware version 7.1.1_Virgo_V04.5.02_20220722 that allows the execution of arbitrary commands by using the exec service and including a specific word in the command.

2

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-27198?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-27198 by having physical USB access to the PAX A930 device and using the exec service with a specific word in the command to execute arbitrary commands.

3

Is the PAX A930 device vulnerable to CVE-2023-27198?

The PAX A930 device with PayDroid firmware version 7.1.1_Virgo_V04.5.02_20220722 is vulnerable to CVE-2023-27198.

4

How severe is CVE-2023-27198?

CVE-2023-27198 has a severity of medium with a severity value of 6.8.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2023-27198?

There is no known fix for CVE-2023-27198 at the moment. It is recommended to update to a secure version of the firmware when available.

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