What is CVE-2023-47297?

CVE-2023-47297 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ncr Terminal_handler, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2025-06-23.

How severe is CVE-2023-47297?

Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.

Is CVE-2023-47297 known to be exploited?

2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Ncr Terminal_handler

CVE-2023-47297

A settings manipulation vulnerability in NCR Terminal Handler v1.5.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands, including editing system security auditing configurations.

EPSS: 0.005 (36.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 9.8 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Ncr Terminal_handler — versions 1.5.1
N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-284 — Improper Access Control

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

cve@mitre.org (Permissions Required)
cve@mitre.org (Third Party Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-47297?: CVE-2023-47297 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ncr Terminal_handler, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2025-06-23.
How severe is CVE-2023-47297?: Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2023-47297 known to be exploited?: 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.