CVE-2023-48978: An issue in NCR ITM Web terminal v.4.4.0 and v.4.4.4 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-48978 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting itm web terminal. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue in NCR ITM Web terminal v.4.4.0 and v.4.4.4 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the IP camera URL component.

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	1.0% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
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 06:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ncr itm web terminal DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.4.0 · 4.4.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.4.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy itm-web-terminal || rpm -q itm-web-terminal || itm-web-terminal --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison itm-web-terminal sudo apt install itm-web-terminal=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.4.0> sudo apt-mark hold itm-web-terminal

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

dnf --showduplicates list itm-web-terminal sudo dnf downgrade itm-web-terminal-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add itm-web-terminal

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2023-48978?

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

Is CVE-2023-48978 being exploited?

CVE-2023-48978 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-2023-48978 affect?

CVE-2023-48978 affects itm web terminal. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue in NCR ITM Web terminal v.4.4.0 and v.4.4.4 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the IP camera URL component.

How urgent is CVE-2023-48978?

Priority 55/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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