How severe is CVE-2018-14900?

CVE-2018-14900 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-14900 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-14900?

CVE-2018-14900 affects Epson Wf-2750 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14900?

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

When was CVE-2018-14900 published?

CVE-2018-14900 was published on 2018-08-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-14900

CVE-2018-14900 is a high-severity vulnerability in Epson Wf-2750 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-417.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-417
Affected product: Epson Wf-2750 Firmware
Published: 2018-08-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

On EPSON WF-2750 printers with firmware JP02I2, there is no filtering of print jobs. Remote attackers can send print jobs directly to the printer via TCP port 9100.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-14900?: On EPSON WF-2750 printers with firmware JP02I2, there is no filtering of print jobs. Remote attackers can send print jobs directly to the printer via TCP port 9100.
How severe is CVE-2018-14900?: CVE-2018-14900 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-14900 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-14900?: CVE-2018-14900 affects Epson Wf-2750 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14900?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-14900 published?: CVE-2018-14900 was published on 2018-08-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.vdalabs.com/2018/08/26/epson-printer-vulnerabilities/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:epson:wf-2750_firmware:jp02l2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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