How severe is CVE-2017-13771?

CVE-2017-13771 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-2017-13771 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-2017-13771?

CVE-2017-13771 affects Lexmark Scan To Network. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13771?

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-2017-13771 published?

CVE-2017-13771 was published on 2017-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-13771

CVE-2017-13771 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Lexmark Scan To Network 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Lexmark Scan To Network
Published: 2017-09-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Lexmark Scan To Network (SNF) 3.2.9 and earlier stores network configuration credentials in plaintext and transmits them in requests, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via requests to (1) cgi-bin/direct/printer/prtappauth/apps/snfDestServlet or (2) cgi-bin/direct/printer/prtappauth/apps/ImportExportServlet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-13771?: Lexmark Scan To Network (SNF) 3.2.9 and earlier stores network configuration credentials in plaintext and transmits them in requests, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via requests to (1) cgi-bin/direct/printer/prtappauth/apps/snfDestServlet or (2) cgi-bin/direct/printer/prtappauth/apps/ImportExportServlet.
How severe is CVE-2017-13771?: CVE-2017-13771 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-2017-13771 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-2017-13771?: CVE-2017-13771 affects Lexmark Scan To Network. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13771?: 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-2017-13771 published?: CVE-2017-13771 was published on 2017-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lexmark:scan_to_network:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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