CVE-2021-44736

Name: CVE-2021-44736
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-20T17:15:17.927+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-44736 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The initial admin account setup wizard on Lexmark devices allow unauthenticated access to the “out of service erase” feature.. EPSS estimates a 2.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The initial admin account setup wizard on Lexmark devices allow unauthenticated access to the “out of service erase” feature.

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

2.43%

82.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Lexmark	Mc3224i Firmware	All versions

References

https://support.lexmark.com/alerts/Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-331/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.lexmark.com/alerts/Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-331/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 20, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-44736?

The initial admin account setup wizard on Lexmark devices allow unauthenticated access to the “out of service erase” feature.

How severe is CVE-2021-44736?

CVE-2021-44736 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-44736?

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-2021-44736?

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Source: NVD / NIST