CVE-2019-10881CWE-259

Default hidden Privileged Account Vulnerability in multiple XEROX devices

Critical · published April 13, 2021

CVSS v3.0
9.4
EPSS
1%
Percentile
62.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Two hard-coded passwords in your Xerox printer are like leaving the front door wide open — anyone can just walk in! 🔥 Think of your Xerox printer as a high-security vault with a couple of easy-to-pick locks. Just like a thief could slip in and access precious items, an attacker could exploit these weak passwords to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data. With these hard-coded passwords, an attacker could stroll into your network and do just about anything from viewing sensitive documents to altering printer settings. This level of access is absolutely devastating; your entire workflow could be compromised without you even knowing it!

Put simply

Think of your Xerox printer as a high-security vault with a couple of easy-to-pick locks. Just like a thief could slip in and access precious items, an attacker could exploit these weak passwords to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data. CVE-2019-10881 affects Xerox AltaLink B8045/B8090 and several C8030 models, allowing attackers to access the device via hard-coded credentials. These accounts cannot be disabled, meaning they pose a significant security risk for any organization.

What to do

With these hard-coded passwords, an attacker could stroll into your network and do just about anything from viewing sensitive documents to altering printer settings. This level of access is absolutely devastating; your entire workflow could be compromised without you even knowing it! To mitigate this risk, immediately update all affected devices to software release 103.xxx.030.32000 or later. Make sure to audit all access controls and ensure your network is secured against unauthorized access as well. You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll boost your security to superhero levels! 🦸‍♂️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
9.4 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00987 · 62.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-259 · Use of Hard-coded Password
Published
2021-04-13T20:58Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 APR 20:58Z
    Default hidden Privileged Account Vulnerability in multiple XEROX devices
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