CVE-2021-42642

Name: CVE-2021-42642
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-02T18:15:07.637+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-42642 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. PrinterLogic Web Stack versions 19.1.1.13 SP9 and below are vulnerable to an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker to disclose the plaintext console username and password for a printer.. EPSS estimates a 1.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

PrinterLogic Web Stack versions 19.1.1.13 SP9 and below are vulnerable to an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker to disclose the plaintext console username and password for a printer.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.41%

69.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-312

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Printerlogic	Web Stack	< 19.1.1.13
Printerlogic	Web Stack	19.1.1.13

References

http://printerlogic.comProduct
https://portswigger.net/daily-swig/printerlogic-vendor-addresses-triple-rce-threat-against-all-connected-endpointsThird Party Advisory
https://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/127194/security/printerlogic-printer-management-suite-flaws.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://thecyberthrone.in/2022/01/26/printerlogic-%F0%9F%96%A8-fixes-critical-vulnerabilities-in-its-suite/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=printerlogic-%25f0%259f%2596%25a8-fixes-critical-vulnerabilities-in-its-suiteThird Party Advisory
https://www.printerlogic.com/security-bulletin/Vendor Advisory
https://www.securityweek.com/printerlogic-patches-code-execution-flaws-printer-management-suiteThird Party Advisory
https://www.yahooinc.com/paranoids/paranoids-vulnerability-research-printerlogic-issues-security-alert/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://printerlogic.comProduct
https://portswigger.net/daily-swig/printerlogic-vendor-addresses-triple-rce-threat-against-all-connected-endpointsThird Party Advisory
https://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/127194/security/printerlogic-printer-management-suite-flaws.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://thecyberthrone.in/2022/01/26/printerlogic-%F0%9F%96%A8-fixes-critical-vulnerabilities-in-its-suite/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=printerlogic-%25f0%259f%2596%25a8-fixes-critical-vulnerabilities-in-its-suiteThird Party Advisory
https://www.printerlogic.com/security-bulletin/Vendor Advisory
https://www.securityweek.com/printerlogic-patches-code-execution-flaws-printer-management-suiteThird Party Advisory
https://www.yahooinc.com/paranoids/paranoids-vulnerability-research-printerlogic-issues-security-alert/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 2, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-42642?

How severe is CVE-2021-42642?

CVE-2021-42642 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-42642?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-42642?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST