CVE-2024-27158 Hardcoded root password
Attackers can gain root access to Toshiba e-Studio MFPs using a shared hardcoded password, compromising device security.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-27158?
CVE-2024-27158 is a high-severity vulnerability in Toshiba Tec e-Studio multi-function peripheral (MFP), published on 14 Jun 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
All the Toshiba printers share the same hardcoded root password. As for the affected products/models/versions, see the reference URL.
Weakness: CWE-1392
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-27158?
How do I fix CVE-2024-27158?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-27158 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-27158 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-27158 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7v7m-797m-7mcc.