How severe is CVE-2019-18629?

CVE-2019-18629 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-18629 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-18629?

CVE-2019-18629 primarily affects Xerox Altalink B8045 Firmware. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-18629?

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-2019-18629 published?

CVE-2019-18629 was published on 2021-03-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-18629

CVE-2019-18629 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xerox Altalink B8045 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Xerox Altalink B8045 Firmware
Published: 2021-03-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Xerox AltaLink B8045/B8055/B8065/B8075/B8090 and C8030/C8035/C8045/C8055/C8070 multifunction printers with software releases before 101.00x.099.28200 allow an attacker to execute an unwanted binary during a exploited clone install. This requires creating a clone file and signing that file with a compromised private key.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-18629?: Xerox AltaLink B8045/B8055/B8065/B8075/B8090 and C8030/C8035/C8045/C8055/C8070 multifunction printers with software releases before 101.00x.099.28200 allow an attacker to execute an unwanted binary during a exploited clone install. This requires creating a clone file and signing that file with a compromised private key.
How severe is CVE-2019-18629?: CVE-2019-18629 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-18629 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-18629?: CVE-2019-18629 primarily affects Xerox Altalink B8045 Firmware. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-18629?: 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-2019-18629 published?: CVE-2019-18629 was published on 2021-03-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

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cpe:2.3:o:xerox:altalink_b8055_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:xerox:altalink_b8065_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:xerox:altalink_b8075_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:xerox:altalink_b8090_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:xerox:altalink_c8030_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:xerox:altalink_c8035_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:xerox:altalink_c8045_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:xerox:altalink_c8055_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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