How severe is CVE-2019-14309?

CVE-2019-14309 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-2019-14309 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-14309?

CVE-2019-14309 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-2019-14309?

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-2019-14309 published?

CVE-2019-14309 was published on 2020-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-14309

CVE-2019-14309 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ricoh Sp C250sf 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Ricoh Sp C250sf Firmware
Published: 2020-03-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Ricoh SP C250DN 1.05 devices have a fixed password. FTP service credential were found to be hardcoded within the printer firmware. This would allow to an attacker to access and read information stored on the shared FTP folders.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-14309?: Ricoh SP C250DN 1.05 devices have a fixed password. FTP service credential were found to be hardcoded within the printer firmware. This would allow to an attacker to access and read information stored on the shared FTP folders.
How severe is CVE-2019-14309?: CVE-2019-14309 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-2019-14309 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-14309?: CVE-2019-14309 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-2019-14309?: 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-2019-14309 published?: CVE-2019-14309 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ricoh:sp_c252dn_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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