CVE-2018-17969

Name: CVE-2018-17969
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-03T19:29:00.27+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-17969 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Samsung SCX-6545X V2.00.03.01 03-23-2012 devices allows remote attackers to discover cleartext credentials via iso.3.6.1.4.1.236.11.5.11.81.10.1.5.0 and iso.3.6.1.4.1.236.11.5.11.81.10.1.6.0 SNMP requests.. EPSS estimates a 1.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Samsung SCX-6545X V2.00.03.01 03-23-2012 devices allows remote attackers to discover cleartext credentials via iso.3.6.1.4.1.236.11.5.11.81.10.1.5.0 and iso.3.6.1.4.1.236.11.5.11.81.10.1.6.0 SNMP requests.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.37%

68.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-522

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Scx-6545x Firmware	2.00.03.01

References

http://misteralfa-hack.blogspot.com/2018/10/samsung-printer-passwordleak.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://misteralfa-hack.blogspot.com/2018/10/samsung-printer-passwordleak.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 3, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-17969?

How severe is CVE-2018-17969?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-17969 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17969?

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Source: NVD / NIST