CVE-2020-23575
Published: April 11, 2026
Official 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.
Risk Analysis
This vulnerability in Kyocera Printer d-COPIA253MF plus allows for directory traversal, enabling unauthenticated attackers to retrieve or view arbitrary files from the affected server. Its confirmed exploitation in the wild, as indicated by its presence in CISA's KEV catalog, makes this a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild, as confirmed by its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog. A remote unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability.
Organizations using Kyocera Printer d-COPIA253MF plus should apply available patches or upgrades immediately. Implement strict access controls and ensure proper input validation to prevent directory traversal attacks.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-23575 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2020-23575 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Exploit & PoC Resources
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-23575 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1