How severe is CVE-2018-19248?

CVE-2018-19248 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical 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 high.

Is CVE-2018-19248 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-19248?

CVE-2018-19248 primarily affects Epson Epson Workforce Wf-2861 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-2018-19248?

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-2018-19248 published?

CVE-2018-19248 was published on 2018-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-19248

CVE-2018-19248 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Epson Epson Workforce Wf-2861 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Epson Epson Workforce Wf-2861 Firmware
Published: 2018-12-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The web service on Epson WorkForce WF-2861 10.48 LQ22I3(Recovery-mode), WF-2861 10.51.LQ20I6, and WF-2861 10.52.LQ17IA devices allows remote attackers to upload a firmware file and reset the printer without authentication by making a request to the /DOWN/FIRMWAREUPDATE/ROM1 URI and a POST request to the /FIRMWAREUPDATE URI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-19248?: The web service on Epson WorkForce WF-2861 10.48 LQ22I3(Recovery-mode), WF-2861 10.51.LQ20I6, and WF-2861 10.52.LQ17IA devices allows remote attackers to upload a firmware file and reset the printer without authentication by making a request to the /DOWN/FIRMWAREUPDATE/ROM1 URI and a POST request to the /FIRMWAREUPDATE URI.
How severe is CVE-2018-19248?: CVE-2018-19248 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical 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 high.
Is CVE-2018-19248 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-19248?: CVE-2018-19248 primarily affects Epson Epson Workforce Wf-2861 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-2018-19248?: 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-2018-19248 published?: CVE-2018-19248 was published on 2018-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/epistemophilia/CVEs/blob/master/Epson-WorkForce-WF2861/CVE-2018-19248/poc-cve-2018-19248.py

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:epson:epson_workforce_wf-2861_firmware:10.48_lq22i3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:epson:epson_workforce_wf-2861_firmware:10.51.lq20i6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:epson:epson_workforce_wf-2861_firmware:10.52.lq17ia:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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