How severe is CVE-2008-7109?

CVE-2008-7109 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2008-7109 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-7109?

CVE-2008-7109 affects Kyoceramita Scanner File Utility. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-7109?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-7109 published?

CVE-2008-7109 was published on 2009-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-7109

CVE-2008-7109 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Kyoceramita Scanner File Utility with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-863.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Kyoceramita Scanner File Utility
Published: 2009-08-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Scanner File Utility (aka listener) in Kyocera Mita (KM) 3.3.0.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authorization and upload arbitrary files to the client system via a modified program that does not prompt the user for a password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-7109?: The Scanner File Utility (aka listener) in Kyocera Mita (KM) 3.3.0.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authorization and upload arbitrary files to the client system via a modified program that does not prompt the user for a password.
How severe is CVE-2008-7109?: CVE-2008-7109 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2008-7109 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-7109?: CVE-2008-7109 affects Kyoceramita Scanner File Utility. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7109?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-7109 published?: CVE-2008-7109 was published on 2009-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kyoceramita:scanner_file_utility:3.3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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