CVE-2008-7109

Name: CVE-2008-7109
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-08-28T15:30:00.28+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 4.13%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-7109 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Scanner File Utility (aka listener) in Kyocera Mita (KM) 3.3.0.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authorization and upload arbitrary files to the client system via a modified program that does not prompt the user for a password.. EPSS estimates a 4.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Scanner File Utility (aka listener) in Kyocera Mita (KM) 3.3.0.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authorization and upload arbitrary files to the client system via a modified program that does not prompt the user for a password.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

4.13%

89.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kyoceramita	Scanner File Utility	3.3.0.1

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/31631Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.informit.com/guides/content.aspx?g=security&seqNum=320Exploit, Not Applicable
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495772/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30855Broken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44717Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53004Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/31631Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.informit.com/guides/content.aspx?g=security&seqNum=320Exploit, Not Applicable
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495772/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30855Broken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44717Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53004Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Aug 28, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-7109?

How severe is CVE-2008-7109?

CVE-2008-7109 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-7109?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST