How severe is CVE-2018-17172?

CVE-2018-17172 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-2018-17172 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-17172?

CVE-2018-17172 primarily affects Xerox Altalink C8030 Firmware. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17172?

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-2018-17172 published?

CVE-2018-17172 was published on 2019-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-17172

CVE-2018-17172 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Xerox Altalink C8030 Firmware 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Xerox Altalink C8030 Firmware
Published: 2019-01-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The web application on Xerox AltaLink B80xx before 100.008.028.05200, C8030/C8035 before 100.001.028.05200, C8045/C8055 before 100.002.028.05200, and C8070 before 100.003.028.05200 allows unauthenticated command injection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-17172?: The web application on Xerox AltaLink B80xx before 100.008.028.05200, C8030/C8035 before 100.001.028.05200, C8045/C8055 before 100.002.028.05200, and C8070 before 100.003.028.05200 allows unauthenticated command injection.
How severe is CVE-2018-17172?: CVE-2018-17172 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-2018-17172 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-17172?: CVE-2018-17172 primarily affects Xerox Altalink C8030 Firmware. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17172?: 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-2018-17172 published?: CVE-2018-17172 was published on 2019-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://securitydocs.business.xerox.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/cert_Security_Mini_Bulletin_XRX18AL_for_ALB80xx-C80xx_v1.1.pdf

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:o:xerox:altalink_c8030_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:xerox:altalink_c8035_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:xerox:altalink_c8045_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:xerox:altalink_c8055_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:xerox:altalink_c8070_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:xerox:altalink_b8045_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:xerox:altalink_b8055_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:xerox:altalink_b8065_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:xerox:altalink_b8075_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:xerox:altalink_b8090_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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