CVE-2019-9505 PrinterLogic Print Management Software does not sanitize special characters

Critical 9.8 Published 8 May 2019 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can inject special characters to modify configuration files and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.

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-2019-9505?

CVE-2019-9505 is a critical code injection vulnerability in PrinterLogic Management Software, published on 8 May 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The PrinterLogic Print Management software, versions up to and including 18.3.1.96, does not sanitize special characters allowing for remote unauthorized changes to configuration files. An unauthenticated attacker may be able to remotely execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.

Weakness: CWE-159

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-9505?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Printerlogic Print Management.

How do I fix CVE-2019-9505?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-9505 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2019-9505 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-9505 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g632-928g-4c3h.