CVE-2024-33616 Auth bypass in Multiple MFPs (multifunction printers)

Medium 5.3 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass admin authentication using invalid credentials to gain administrative access on affected multifunction 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-2024-33616?

CVE-2024-33616 is a medium-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Sharp Corporation Multiple MFPs (multifunction printers), published on 26 Nov 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Admin authentication can be bypassed with some specific invalid credentials, which allows logging in with an administrative privilege. Sharp Corporation states the telnet feature is implemented on older models only, and is planning to provide the firmware update to remove the feature. As for the details of affected product names, model numbers, and versions, refer to the information provided by the respective vendors listed under [References].

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-33616?

How do I fix CVE-2024-33616?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-33616 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2024-33616 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-33616 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rh49-w6rx-xcxg.

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