CVE-2018-17169
CVE-2018-17169 is a high-severity vulnerability in Printeron with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. 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-611.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-611
- Affected product: Printeron
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in PrinterOn version 4.1.4 and lower allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files or conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks via a crafted DTD in an XML request.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-17169?
- An XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in PrinterOn version 4.1.4 and lower allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files or conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks via a crafted DTD in an XML request.
- How severe is CVE-2018-17169?
- CVE-2018-17169 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, 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 none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-17169 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-17169?
- CVE-2018-17169 affects Printeron. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-17169?
- 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-2018-17169 published?
- CVE-2018-17169 was published on 2019-04-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:printeron:printeron:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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