CVE-2024-12511 SMB/FTP Address Book Scan Pass-back attack

High 7.6 Published Updated

Attackers with address book access can modify SMB/FTP settings to redirect scans and capture credentials on Xerox printers.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-12511?

CVE-2024-12511 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Xerox Phaser 6510, published on 3 Feb 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

With address book access, SMB/FTP settings could be modified, redirecting scans and possibly capturing credentials. This requires enabled scan functions and printer access.

Weakness: CWE-522, CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-12511?

How do I fix CVE-2024-12511?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-12511 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-2024-12511 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-12511 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-33gq-q699-4w29.

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