CVE-2024-35244 Hardcoded credentials in Multiple MFPs (multifunction printers)
Attackers can use hidden maintenance account credentials to reconfigure multifunction printers, potentially gaining unauthorized administrative access.
- 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-2024-35244?
CVE-2024-35244 is a critical 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
There are several hidden accounts. Some of them are intended for maintenance engineers, and with the knowledge of their passwords (e.g., by examining the coredump), these accounts can be used to re-configure the device. 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-798
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-35244?
How do I fix CVE-2024-35244?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-35244 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-35244 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-35244 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rfh8-64f6-3gcc.