CVE-2009-1656

Xerox WorkCentre and WorkCentre Pro 232, 238, 245, 255, 265, 275; and WorkCentre 5632, 5638, 5645, 5655, 5665, 5675, 5687, 7655, 7656, and 7675 allows remote…

published May 16, 2009

CVSS
—
EPSS
4%
Percentile
89.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ This command injection vulnerability lurks in multiple Xerox WorkCentre models, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands! It's like leaving a backdoor unlocked in your office printer. 🔓 Think of it like an office with a shared printer where anyone can walk in and send random commands to print anything they want — even top secret documents! If someone figured out how to exploit this vulnerability, they could send commands as if they were the legitimate user. An attacker could potentially take control of the printer's functions, execute malicious commands, or intercept sensitive data being processed. While there's no known active exploitation yet, the potential for chaos is mind-blowingly simple!

Put simply

Think of it like an office with a shared printer where anyone can walk in and send random commands to print anything they want — even top secret documents! If someone figured out how to exploit this vulnerability, they could send commands as if they were the legitimate user. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute any command they wish through unauthorized access, resulting in untrusted behavior from the affected devices. Unfortunately, the exact attack vectors remain unspecified, making it a bit tricky to pin down.

What to do

An attacker could potentially take control of the printer's functions, execute malicious commands, or intercept sensitive data being processed. While there's no known active exploitation yet, the potential for chaos is mind-blowingly simple! To protect your environment, ensure that your Xerox WorkCentre devices are updated to the latest firmware version. Regularly audit your network for unauthorized access attempts, and consider segmenting your printer network from critical systems. Don't forget to check with Xerox for any additional guidance on securing your devices! You've got this! By following these steps, you’ll keep your printers secure and your data safe. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03589 · 89.4th percentile
Published
2009-05-16T18:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 MAY 18:00Z
    Xerox WorkCentre and WorkCentre Pro 232, 238, 245, 255, 265, 275; and WorkCentre 5632, 5638, 5645, 5655, 5665, 5675, 5687, 7655, 7656, and 7675 allows remote…
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