How severe is CVE-2019-13195?

CVE-2019-13195 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-13195 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-13195?

CVE-2019-13195 affects Kyocera Ecosys M5526cdw Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13195?

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-2019-13195 published?

CVE-2019-13195 was published on 2020-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-13195

CVE-2019-13195 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kyocera Ecosys M5526cdw 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Kyocera Ecosys M5526cdw Firmware
Published: 2020-03-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The web application of some Kyocera printers (such as the ECOSYS M5526cdw 2R7_2000.001.701) was vulnerable to path traversal, allowing an unauthenticated user to retrieve arbitrary files, or check if files or folders existed within the file system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-13195?: The web application of some Kyocera printers (such as the ECOSYS M5526cdw 2R7_2000.001.701) was vulnerable to path traversal, allowing an unauthenticated user to retrieve arbitrary files, or check if files or folders existed within the file system.
How severe is CVE-2019-13195?: CVE-2019-13195 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-13195 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-13195?: CVE-2019-13195 affects Kyocera Ecosys M5526cdw Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-13195?: 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-2019-13195 published?: CVE-2019-13195 was published on 2020-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.nccgroup.trust/us/our-research/technical-advisory-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-kyocera-printers/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:kyocera:ecosys_m5526cdw_firmware:2r7_2000.001.701:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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