CVE-2024-27161 Hardcoded password used to encrypt files
Attackers can decrypt files using a hardcoded key in Toshiba MFPs, exposing sensitive data when combined with other vulnerabilities.
- 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-2024-27161?
CVE-2024-27161 is a medium-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 have programs containing a hardcoded key used to encrypt files. An attacker can decrypt the encrypted files using the hardcoded key. Insecure algorithm is used for the encryption. This vulnerability can be executed in combination with other vulnerabilities and difficult to execute alone. So, the CVSS score for this vulnerability alone is lower than the score listed in the "Base Score" of this vulnerability. For detail on related other vulnerabilities, please ask to the below contact point. https://www.toshibatec.com/contacts/products/ As for the affected products/models/versions, see the reference URL.
Weakness: CWE-798
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-27161?
How do I fix CVE-2024-27161?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-27161 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-27161 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-27161 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xg5f-vpcf-7chx.