CVE-2019-6489 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 5.3 Published 11 Feb 2019 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can erase stored shortcuts on Lexmark multifunction printers due to missing authorization checks.

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

What is CVE-2019-6489?

CVE-2019-6489 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Feb 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Certain Lexmark CX, MX, X, XC, XM, XS, and 6500e devices before 2019-02-11 allow remote attackers to erase stored shortcuts.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-6489?

It affects 40 products.

Products include Lexmark 6500e Firmware, Lexmark Cx310 Firmware, Lexmark Cx410 Firmware, Lexmark Cx510 Firmware, Lexmark Mx31x Firmware, Lexmark Mx410 Firmware and 34 more.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6489?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-6489 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2019-6489 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-6489 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9v6m-jhh9-pq68.