CVE-2024-27168 Hardcoded keys used to generate authentication cookies
Attackers can bypass authentication and access administrative interfaces on Toshiba Tec MFPs using hardcoded keys.
- 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-2024-27168?
CVE-2024-27168 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
It appears that some hardcoded keys are used for authentication to internal API. Knowing these private keys may allow attackers to bypass authentication and reach administrative interfaces. As for the affected products/models/versions, see the reference URL.
Weakness: CWE-798
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-27168?
How do I fix CVE-2024-27168?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-27168 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-27168 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-27168 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pc9h-2fg4-m4v8.