CVE-2009-1656

CVE-2009-1656 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Xerox Workcentre with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Xerox WorkCentre and WorkCentre Pro 232, 238, 245, 255, 265, 275; and WorkCentre 5632, 5638, 5645, 5655, 5665, 5675, 5687, 7655, 7656, and 7675 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unknown attack vectors, aka "command injection vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1656?
Xerox WorkCentre and WorkCentre Pro 232, 238, 245, 255, 265, 275; and WorkCentre 5632, 5638, 5645, 5655, 5665, 5675, 5687, 7655, 7656, and 7675 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unknown attack vectors, aka "command injection vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2009-1656?
CVE-2009-1656 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-1656 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1656?
CVE-2009-1656 primarily affects Xerox Workcentre. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1656?
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-2009-1656 published?
CVE-2009-1656 was published on 2009-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (22)

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