CVE-2023-50738

Name: CVE-2023-50738
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-01-17T21:15:09.66+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-50738 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A new feature to prevent Firmware downgrades was recently added to some Lexmark products. A method to override this downgrade protection has been identified.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A new feature to prevent Firmware downgrades was recently added to some Lexmark products. A method to override this downgrade protection has been identified.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.27%

18.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

References

https://www.lexmark.com/en_us/solutions/security/lexmark-security-advisories.html

Timeline

Published: Jan 17, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-50738?

A new feature to prevent Firmware downgrades was recently added to some Lexmark products. A method to override this downgrade protection has been identified.

How severe is CVE-2023-50738?

CVE-2023-50738 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50738?

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-2023-50738?

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Source: NVD / NIST