How severe is CVE-2008-7111?

CVE-2008-7111 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-7111 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-7111?

CVE-2008-7111 affects Kyoceramita Scanner File Utility. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-7111?

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-2008-7111 published?

CVE-2008-7111 was published on 2009-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-7111

CVE-2008-7111 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Kyoceramita Scanner File Utility with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
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 does not restrict the filenames or extensions of uploaded files, which makes it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or overwrite files by leveraging CVE-2008-7110 and CVE-2008-7109.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-7111?: The Scanner File Utility (aka listener) in Kyocera Mita (KM) 3.3.0.1 does not restrict the filenames or extensions of uploaded files, which makes it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or overwrite files by leveraging CVE-2008-7110 and CVE-2008-7109.
How severe is CVE-2008-7111?: CVE-2008-7111 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-7111 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-7111?: CVE-2008-7111 affects Kyoceramita Scanner File Utility. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7111?: 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-2008-7111 published?: CVE-2008-7111 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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