CVE-2021-42913 Information disclosure in n/a

High 7.5 Published 20 Dec 2021 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can view SMB user credentials in cleartext via HTML source code on Samsung SCX-6x55X printers.

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-2021-42913?

CVE-2021-42913 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Dec 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The SyncThru Web Service on Samsung SCX-6x55X printers allows an attacker to gain access to a list of SMB users and cleartext passwords by reading the HTML source code. Authentication is not required.

Weakness: CWE-522

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-42913?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Samsung Syncthru Web Service.

How do I fix CVE-2021-42913?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-42913 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-42913 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-42913 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4jp6-449x-6fgh.