CVE-2018-15748

Name: CVE-2018-15748
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-08-23T15:29:00.537+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.06%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-15748 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. On Dell 2335dn printers with Printer Firmware Version 2.70.05.02, Engine Firmware Version 1.10.65, and Network Firmware Version V4.02.15(2335dn MFP) 11-22-2010, the admin interface allows an authenticated attacker to retrieve the configured SMTP or LDAP password by viewing the HTML source code of the Email Settings webpage. In some cases, authentication can be achieved with the blank default password for the admin account. EPSS estimates a 1.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

On Dell 2335dn printers with Printer Firmware Version 2.70.05.02, Engine Firmware Version 1.10.65, and Network Firmware Version V4.02.15(2335dn MFP) 11-22-2010, the admin interface allows an authenticated attacker to retrieve the configured SMTP or LDAP password by viewing the HTML source code of the Email Settings webpage. In some cases, authentication can be achieved with the blank default password for the admin account. NOTE: the vendor indicates that this is an "End Of Support Life" product.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.06%

60.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-521

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	2335dn Engine Firmware	1.10.65
Dell	2335dn Network Firmware	v4.02.15\(2335dn_mfp\)_11-22-2010
Dell	2335dn Printer Firmware	2.70.05.02

References

https://www.gerrenmurphy.com/dell-2335dn-password-disclosure/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.gerrenmurphy.com/dell-2335dn-password-disclosure/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 23, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-15748?

How severe is CVE-2018-15748?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-15748 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15748?

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Source: NVD / NIST