CVE-2023-47298: An issue in NCR Terminal Handler 1.5.1 allows a low-level privileged authenticated attacker to query the SOAP

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-47298 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting terminal handler. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue in NCR Terminal Handler 1.5.1 allows a low-level privileged authenticated attacker to query the SOAP API endpoint to obtain information about all of the users of the application including their usernames, roles, security groups and account statuses.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 80%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
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-2023-47298?

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

Is CVE-2023-47298 being exploited?

CVE-2023-47298 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-2023-47298 affect?

CVE-2023-47298 affects terminal handler. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). An issue in NCR Terminal Handler 1.5.1 allows a low-level privileged authenticated attacker to query the SOAP API endpoint to obtain information about all of the users of the application including their usernames, roles, security groups and

How urgent is CVE-2023-47298?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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