# CVE-2024-36249: Cross-site scripting in Multiple MFPs (multifunction printers)

> Attackers can execute arbitrary scripts on the administrative page of Sharp and Toshiba multifunction printers, potentially compromising device security.

- **Severity:** High 7.4 (`CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N`)
- **Exploited in the wild:** Not known
- **Login needed:** Not needed
- **Attackable:** Over the internet
- **Victim action needed:** A user has to click or open something
- **Fix available:** No
- **Published:** 26 Nov 2024
- **Updated:** 26 Nov 2024
- **Also known as:** GHSA-97w9-7qcx-qc77

## What is CVE-2024-36249?

CVE-2024-36249 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Sharp Corporation Multiple MFPs (multifunction printers), published on 26 Nov 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

### Official description

Cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in Sharp Corporation and Toshiba Tech Corporation multiple MFPs (multifunction printers). If this vulnerability is exploited, an arbitrary script may be executed on the administrative page of the affected MFPs. 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-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation)

## Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-36249?


## How do I fix CVE-2024-36249?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-36249 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

## Is CVE-2024-36249 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-36249 in the wild and no public exploit code.

## Fix prompt for AI coding agents

```text
Check this codebase for CVE-2024-36249 and fix it if it is affected.

What it is: CVE-2024-36249 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Sharp Corporation Multiple MFPs (multifunction printers), published on 26 Nov 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Exploitation: There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-36249 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Affected product: Sharp Corporation Multiple MFPs (multifunction printers). No package-level version data is available, so check the vendor advisory linked from the reference page.

Task:
1. Search the dependency manifests and lockfiles (for example package.json, package-lock.json, requirements.txt, poetry.lock, uv.lock, pom.xml, build.gradle, go.mod, Cargo.lock, Gemfile.lock) and any Dockerfiles for the affected packages, including transitive dependencies.
2. If an affected version is in use, upgrade it to the fixed version for its release line with the project's package manager, so the lockfile is regenerated. Prefer the smallest upgrade that fixes it.
3. If there is no fix, or the upgrade would break the build, do not guess: explain the risk and the safest workaround instead.
4. Run the tests and summarise what changed and why.
5. If nothing in the project is affected, say so and change nothing.

Reference: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2024-36249/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2024-36249/index.md)
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## Sources

- CVE record: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-36249
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-36249
- OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2024-36249

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From sbomify Insights: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2024-36249/
Summaries are generated and may contain mistakes; the official description above is the record.