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CVE-2020-23575D-Copia253mf Plus Firmware Path Traversal

A directory traversal vulnerability exists in Kyocera Printer d-COPIA253MF plus.

Published May 10, 2021 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

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  • CVE-2020-23575 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting D-Copia253mf Plus Firmware (Kyocera).
  • It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since May 10, 2021. No public exploit code is known.
  • EPSS estimates a 37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
  • Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

Scores

CVSS v3.1

7.5

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

37%

Higher than 98.5% of all scored CVEs

Exploit maturity

Exploited (KEV)

ATLAS score

50/100

Publication score, see How it works

Exploitation Verdict

KEV listed

May 10, 2021

0 days after publication

Federal due date

None

No federal due date

Ransomware use

Not reported

Attributed actors

None named

Exploit & Defence Guidance

Exploit maturity

Exploited (KEV)

Public exploit code

0

Proof-of-concept links

In-the-wild evidence

10

Reports of active use

Advisories And Exploit References

Description

A directory traversal vulnerability exists in Kyocera Printer d-COPIA253MF plus. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to retrieve or view arbitrary files from the affected server.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

CatalogAddedRemediation dueRansomware use
CIRCL KEVMay 10, 2021n/aNot reported
Industry KEV feedMay 10, 2021n/aNot reported

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
D-Copia253mf Plus FirmwareKyoceraSee advisoryn/a

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    May 10, 2021

  2. Added to CIRCL KEV

    May 10, 2021

  3. Added to Industry KEV feed

    May 10, 2021

  4. Last updated

    Nov 21, 2024

Weakness Type

  • CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

References

6 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

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