CVE-2019-14299 Auth bypass in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 13 Mar 2020 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can brute force local account credentials on Ricoh printers due to missing account lockout mechanisms, leading to unauthorized access.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2019-14299?

CVE-2019-14299 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Mar 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Ricoh SP C250DN 1.05 devices have an Authentication Method Vulnerable to Brute Force Attacks. Some Ricoh printers did not implement account lockout. Therefore, it was possible to obtain the local account credentials by brute force.

Weakness: CWE-307

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-14299?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Ricoh Sp C250dn Firmware, Ricoh Sp C250sf Firmware, Ricoh Sp C252dn Firmware, Ricoh Sp C252sf Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2019-14299?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2019-14299 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-14299 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qv68-78wh-33xr.