CVE-2023-42136: Command Injection

Published Jan 15, 2024
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Updated

PAX Android based POS devices with PayDroid8.1.0SagittariusV11.1.5020230614 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.

Affected Software

16 affected components
All of the following
Paxtechnology Paydroid<=8.1.0_sagittarius_11.1.50_20230614
Paxtechnology A50
All of the following
Paxtechnology Paydroid<=8.1.0_sagittarius_11.1.50_20230614
Paxtechnology A6650
All of the following
Paxtechnology Paydroid<=8.1.0_sagittarius_11.1.50_20230614
Paxtechnology A800
All of the following
Paxtechnology Paydroid<=8.1.0_sagittarius_11.1.50_20230614
Paxtechnology A77
All of the following
Paxtechnology Paydroid<=8.1.0_sagittarius_11.1.50_20230614
Paxtechnology A920
All of the following
Paxtechnology Paydroid<=8.1.0_sagittarius_11.1.50_20230614
Paxtechnology A920 Pro
All of the following
Paxtechnology Paydroid<=8.1.0_sagittarius_11.1.50_20230614
Paxtechnology A920 Max
All of the following
Paxtechnology Paydroid<=8.1.0_sagittarius_11.1.50_20230614
Paxtechnology D190

Event History

Jan 15, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:28 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42136?

CVE-2023-42136 has a critical severity rating as it allows for the execution of arbitrary commands with system account privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-42136?

To mitigate CVE-2023-42136, upgrade the PAX Android-based POS devices from PayDroid version 8.1.0_Sagittarius_V11.1.50_20230614 or earlier to a patched version.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2023-42136?

CVE-2023-42136 affects PAX devices running the PayDroid operating system version 8.1.0_Sagittarius_V11.1.50_20230614 or earlier.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2023-42136?

An attacker must have shell access to the PAX device to exploit CVE-2023-42136.

5

Does CVE-2023-42136 affect all PAX devices?

No, CVE-2023-42136 specifically affects PAX devices running an older version of PayDroid; newer versions should be checked for vulnerability.

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