How severe is CVE-2018-15748?

CVE-2018-15748 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-15748 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-15748?

CVE-2018-15748 primarily affects Dell 2335dn Engine Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15748?

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-2018-15748 published?

CVE-2018-15748 was published on 2018-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-15748

CVE-2018-15748 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell 2335dn Engine Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-521.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-521
Affected product: Dell 2335dn Engine Firmware
Published: 2018-08-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

On Dell 2335dn printers with Printer Firmware Version 2.70.05.02, Engine Firmware Version 1.10.65, and Network Firmware Version V4.02.15(2335dn MFP) 11-22-2010, the admin interface allows an authenticated attacker to retrieve the configured SMTP or LDAP password by viewing the HTML source code of the Email Settings webpage. In some cases, authentication can be achieved with the blank default password for the admin account. NOTE: the vendor indicates that this is an "End Of Support Life" product.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-15748?: On Dell 2335dn printers with Printer Firmware Version 2.70.05.02, Engine Firmware Version 1.10.65, and Network Firmware Version V4.02.15(2335dn MFP) 11-22-2010, the admin interface allows an authenticated attacker to retrieve the configured SMTP or LDAP password by viewing the HTML source code of the Email Settings webpage. In some cases, authentication can be achieved with the blank default password for the admin account. NOTE: the vendor indicates that this is an "End Of Support Life" product.
How severe is CVE-2018-15748?: CVE-2018-15748 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-15748 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-15748?: CVE-2018-15748 primarily affects Dell 2335dn Engine Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15748?: 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-2018-15748 published?: CVE-2018-15748 was published on 2018-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.gerrenmurphy.com/dell-2335dn-password-disclosure/

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:dell:2335dn_engine_firmware:1.10.65:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:2335dn_network_firmware:v4.02.15\(2335dn_mfp\)_11-22-2010:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:2335dn_printer_firmware:2.70.05.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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