How severe is CVE-2019-14299?

CVE-2019-14299 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-2019-14299 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-14299?

CVE-2019-14299 primarily affects Ricoh Sp C250sf Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-14299?

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-2019-14299 published?

CVE-2019-14299 was published on 2020-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-14299

CVE-2019-14299 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ricoh Sp C250sf 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-307.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-307
Affected product: Ricoh Sp C250sf Firmware
Published: 2020-03-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Ricoh SP C250DN 1.05 devices have an Authentication Method Vulnerable to Brute Force Attacks. Some Ricoh printers did not implement account lockout. Therefore, it was possible to obtain the local account credentials by brute force.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-14299?: Ricoh SP C250DN 1.05 devices have an Authentication Method Vulnerable to Brute Force Attacks. Some Ricoh printers did not implement account lockout. Therefore, it was possible to obtain the local account credentials by brute force.
How severe is CVE-2019-14299?: CVE-2019-14299 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-2019-14299 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-14299?: CVE-2019-14299 primarily affects Ricoh Sp C250sf Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14299?: 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-2019-14299 published?: CVE-2019-14299 was published on 2020-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

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cpe:2.3:o:ricoh:sp_c252sf_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ricoh:sp_c250dn_firmware:1.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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