CVE-2019-20459

CVE-2019-20459 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

An issue was discovered on Epson Expression Home XP255 20.08.FM10I8 devices. With the SNMPv1 public community, all values can be read, and with the epson community, all the changeable values can be written/updated, as demonstrated by permanently disabling the network card or changing the DNS servers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-20459?
An issue was discovered on Epson Expression Home XP255 20.08.FM10I8 devices. With the SNMPv1 public community, all values can be read, and with the epson community, all the changeable values can be written/updated, as demonstrated by permanently disabling the network card or changing the DNS servers.
How severe is CVE-2019-20459?
CVE-2019-20459 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-20459 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20459?
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.
Does CVE-2019-20459 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2019-20459 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2019-11004.
When was CVE-2019-20459 published?
CVE-2019-20459 was published on 2024-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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