How severe is CVE-2019-13205?

CVE-2019-13205 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-2019-13205 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-13205?

CVE-2019-13205 affects Kyocera Ecosys M5526cdw Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13205?

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-2019-13205 published?

CVE-2019-13205 was published on 2020-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-13205

CVE-2019-13205 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Kyocera Ecosys M5526cdw Firmware
Published: 2020-03-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

All configuration parameters of certain Kyocera printers (such as the ECOSYS M5526cdw 2R7_2000.001.701) were accessible by unauthenticated users. This information was only presented in the menus when authenticated, and the pages that loaded this information were also protected. However, all files that contained the configuration parameters were accessible. These files contained sensitive information, such as users, community strings, and other passwords configured in the printer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-13205?: All configuration parameters of certain Kyocera printers (such as the ECOSYS M5526cdw 2R7_2000.001.701) were accessible by unauthenticated users. This information was only presented in the menus when authenticated, and the pages that loaded this information were also protected. However, all files that contained the configuration parameters were accessible. These files contained sensitive information, such as users, community strings, and other passwords configured in the printer.
How severe is CVE-2019-13205?: CVE-2019-13205 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-2019-13205 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-13205?: CVE-2019-13205 affects Kyocera Ecosys M5526cdw Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-13205?: 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-2019-13205 published?: CVE-2019-13205 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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