CVE Catalog

CVE-2023-38556

HighCVSS 7.5
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.65%

46th percentile - higher than 46% of all known CVEs

Summary

CVE-2023-38556 describes an improper input validation vulnerability in the Web Config software of SEIKO EPSON printers, allowing a remote attacker to turn off the printer.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could remotely turn off the printer, potentially disrupting organizational operations and leading to loss of access to important documents.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Web Config software to the latest version and monitor printer access on the network.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Improper input validation vulnerability in SEIKO EPSON printer Web Config allows a remote attacker to turned off the printer. [Note] Web Config is the software that allows users to check the status and change the settings of SEIKO EPSON printers via a web browser. Web Config is pre-installed in some printers provided by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. For the details of the affected product names/model numbers, refer to the information provided by the vendor.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS