CVE-2018-19248

Name: CVE-2018-19248
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-24T17:29:00.457+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-19248 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The web service on Epson WorkForce WF-2861 10.48 LQ22I3(Recovery-mode), WF-2861 10.51.LQ20I6, and WF-2861 10.52.LQ17IA devices allows remote attackers to upload a firmware file and reset the printer without authentication by making a request to the /DOWN/FIRMWAREUPDATE/ROM1 URI and a POST request to the /FIRMWAREUPDATE URI.. EPSS estimates a 1.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The web service on Epson WorkForce WF-2861 10.48 LQ22I3(Recovery-mode), WF-2861 10.51.LQ20I6, and WF-2861 10.52.LQ17IA devices allows remote attackers to upload a firmware file and reset the printer without authentication by making a request to the /DOWN/FIRMWAREUPDATE/ROM1 URI and a POST request to the /FIRMWAREUPDATE URI.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.49%

70.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-306

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Epson	Epson Workforce Wf-2861 Firmware	10.48_lq22i3
Epson	Epson Workforce Wf-2861 Firmware	10.51.lq20i6
Epson	Epson Workforce Wf-2861 Firmware	10.52.lq17ia

References

https://github.com/epistemophilia/CVEs/blob/master/Epson-WorkForce-WF2861/CVE-2018-19248/poc-cve-2018-19248.pyExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/epistemophilia/CVEs/blob/master/Epson-WorkForce-WF2861/CVE-2018-19248/poc-cve-2018-19248.pyExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 24, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-19248?

How severe is CVE-2018-19248?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-19248 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19248?

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Source: NVD / NIST