How severe is CVE-2019-19363?

CVE-2019-19363 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-19363 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-19363?

CVE-2019-19363 primarily affects Ricoh Generic Pcl5 Driver. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-19363?

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-2019-19363 published?

CVE-2019-19363 was published on 2020-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-19363

CVE-2019-19363 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ricoh Generic Pcl5 Driver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Ricoh Generic Pcl5 Driver
Published: 2020-01-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Ricoh (including Savin and Lanier) Windows printer drivers prior to 2020 that allows attackers local privilege escalation. Affected drivers and versions are: PCL6 Driver for Universal Print - Version 4.0 or later PS Driver for Universal Print - Version 4.0 or later PC FAX Generic Driver - All versions Generic PCL5 Driver - All versions RPCS Driver - All versions PostScript3 Driver - All versions PCL6 (PCL XL) Driver - All versions RPCS Raster Driver - All version

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-19363?: An issue was discovered in Ricoh (including Savin and Lanier) Windows printer drivers prior to 2020 that allows attackers local privilege escalation. Affected drivers and versions are: PCL6 Driver for Universal Print - Version 4.0 or later PS Driver for Universal Print - Version 4.0 or later PC FAX Generic Driver - All versions Generic PCL5 Driver - All versions RPCS Driver - All versions PostScript3 Driver - All versions PCL6 (PCL XL) Driver - All versions RPCS Raster Driver - All version
How severe is CVE-2019-19363?: CVE-2019-19363 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-19363 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-19363?: CVE-2019-19363 primarily affects Ricoh Generic Pcl5 Driver. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-19363?: 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-2019-19363 published?: CVE-2019-19363 was published on 2020-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:ricoh:generic_pcl5_driver:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ricoh:pc_fax_generic_driver:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ricoh:pcl6_\(pcl_xl\)_driver:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ricoh:pcl6_driver_for_universal_print:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ricoh:postscript3_driver:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ricoh:ps_driver_for_universal_print:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ricoh:rpcs_driver:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ricoh:rpcs_raster_driver:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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