CVE-2023-47297: A settings manipulation vulnerability in NCR Terminal Handler v1.5.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary com

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-47297 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting terminal handler. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 56%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
Published	2025-06-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ncr

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-06-23 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ncr terminal handler DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.5.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.5.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy terminal-handler || rpm -q terminal-handler || terminal-handler --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.5.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison terminal-handler sudo apt install terminal-handler=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.1> sudo apt-mark hold terminal-handler

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list terminal-handler sudo dnf downgrade terminal-handler-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.1> sudo dnf versionlock add terminal-handler

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-47297?

terminal handler: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-47297 being exploited?

CVE-2023-47297 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-47297 affect?

CVE-2023-47297 affects terminal handler. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). A settings manipulation vulnerability in NCR Terminal Handler v1.5.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands, including editing system security auditing configurations.

How urgent is CVE-2023-47297?

Priority 50/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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