CVE-2009-1656 Command injection in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 16 May 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on Xerox WorkCentre printers via a command injection vulnerability.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not stated
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2009-1656?

CVE-2009-1656 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 May 2009. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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 attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unknown attack vectors, aka "command injection vulnerability."

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1656?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Xerox Workcentre.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1656?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1656 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2009-1656 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-1656 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q4xx-x8xv-m6gr.