Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-47268 affects PrusaSlicer through 2.6.1. A malicious 3MF project file can run code on a user’s computer when the file is sliced and G-code is exported. Business risk is highest where staff download, share, or process untrusted 3D printing projects.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for teams that process external 3D printing files. This is not evidenced as actively exploited, but it can turn a normal design-file workflow into workstation code execution. Treat it as a targeted workstation risk rather than an internet-scale emergency.
Technical view
The CVE describes arbitrary code execution in libslic3r/GCode/PostProcessor.cpp via crafted 3MF project files. The issue is classified as CWE-77 and has CVSS 5.3 because exploitation is local and requires user interaction, but no privileges. Impact includes limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise on the slicing host.
Likely exposure
Organizations using PrusaSlicer through 2.6.1 are potentially exposed, especially shared workstations, makerspaces, labs, engineering teams, and print farms handling third-party 3MF files. Exposure is lower where only trusted project files are opened and exported.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed in CISA KEV, and the supplied sources do not show active exploitation. A public exploit-oriented archive is referenced, so treat untrusted 3MF files as potentially dangerous, but do not assume widespread exploitation from the provided evidence.
Researcher notes
The source bundle names PrusaSlicer through 2.6.1 but does not include a detailed vendor advisory or explicit fixed version. Analysis should focus on 3MF project handling, post-processing script behavior, and user-driven export workflows. Avoid claiming active exploitation without additional evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Avoid opening or exporting untrusted 3MF project files in affected PrusaSlicer versions.
- Check Prusa guidance and downloads for fixed or current versions.
- Run slicer workstations with least privilege, not administrator accounts.
- Use isolated machines or sandboxes for third-party 3D model processing.
- Review project and application settings for unexpected post-processing scripts.
Validation and detection
- Inventory PrusaSlicer installations and identify versions through 2.6.1.
- Confirm whether users process externally sourced 3MF project files.
- Inspect slicer configurations for post-processing script usage.
- Review endpoint alerts around slicer execution and child process creation.
- Verify remediation against current Prusa documentation or release downloads.
Public sources used
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CWE-77: Command execution behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L1.83.4CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://help.prusa3d.com/article/post-processing-scripts_283913CVE reference, mitre
- https://www.prusa3d.com/page/prusaslicer_424/CVE reference, mitre
- https://slic3r.org/download/CVE reference, mitre
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/vulncheck-oss/0day.today.archive/main/local-exploits/39547.txtCVE reference, mitre
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
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