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CVE-2023-50737

An input validation vulnerability in the SE Menu allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Severity Score

9.1
*CVSS v3.1

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

Track*
*SSVC
Descriptions

The SE menu contains information used by Lexmark to diagnose device errors. A vulnerability in one of the SE menu routines can be leveraged by an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

El menú SE contiene información utilizada por Lexmark para diagnosticar errores del dispositivo. Un atacante puede aprovechar una vulnerabilidad en una de las rutinas del menú SE para ejecutar código arbitrario.

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Lexmark CX331adwe printers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the implementation of authentication within the web interface. The issue results from the lack of authentication prior to allowing access to functionality. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root.

*Credits: Sina Kheirkhah of Summoning Team working with Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative (ZDI)
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Attack Vector
Adjacent
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:Track*
Exploitation
None
Automatable
No
Tech. Impact
Total
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2023-12-11 CVE Reserved
  • 2024-01-31 CVE Published
  • 2024-02-28 EPSS Updated
  • 2024-08-23 CVE Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
CAPEC
  • CAPEC-153: Input Data Manipulation
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
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Lexmark
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Various
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*en
Affected