Prusa PrusaSlicer up to 2.6.1 Project File PostProcessor.cpp Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Prusa PrusaSlicer up to 2.6.1. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file libslic3r/GCode/PostProcessor.cpp of the component Project File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2023-47268. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Prusa PrusaSlicer up to 2.6.1. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the file libslic3r/GCode/PostProcessor.cpp of the component Project File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In libslic3r/GCode/PostProcessor.cpp in Prusa PrusaSlicer through 2.6.1, a crafted 3mf project file can execute arbitrary code on a host where the project is sliced and G-code exported.

The advisory is shared for download at help.prusa3d.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-47268 since 11/05/2023. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 05/25/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 316554 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2023-47268), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (316554). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 316554
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2023-47268

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

11/05/2023 CVE reserved
05/08/2026 +914 days Advisory disclosed
05/08/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
05/25/2026 +17 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: help.prusa3d.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2023-47268 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-47268
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-362032

Entryinfo

Created: 05/08/2026 08:00
Updated: 05/25/2026 20:22
Changes: 05/08/2026 08:00 (52), 05/25/2026 20:22 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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