CVE-2021-42642
CVE-2021-42642 is a high-severity vulnerability in Printerlogic Web Stack 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-312.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-312
- Affected product: Printerlogic Web Stack
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
PrinterLogic Web Stack versions 19.1.1.13 SP9 and below are vulnerable to an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker to disclose the plaintext console username and password for a printer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-42642?
- PrinterLogic Web Stack versions 19.1.1.13 SP9 and below are vulnerable to an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker to disclose the plaintext console username and password for a printer.
- How severe is CVE-2021-42642?
- CVE-2021-42642 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-2021-42642 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-2021-42642?
- CVE-2021-42642 primarily affects Printerlogic Web Stack. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-42642?
- 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-2021-42642 published?
- CVE-2021-42642 was published on 2022-02-02 and last updated on 2026-07-05.
References
- https://portswigger.net/daily-swig/printerlogic-vendor-addresses-triple-rce-threat-against-all-connected-endpoints
- https://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/127194/security/printerlogic-printer-management-suite-flaws.html
- https://thecyberthrone.in/2022/01/26/printerlogic-%F0%9F%96%A8-fixes-critical-vulnerabilities-in-its-suite/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=printerlogic-%25f0%259f%2596%25a8-fixes-critical-vulnerabilities-in-its-suite
- https://www.printerlogic.com/security-bulletin/
- https://www.securityweek.com/printerlogic-patches-code-execution-flaws-printer-management-suite
- https://www.yahooinc.com/paranoids/paranoids-vulnerability-research-printerlogic-issues-security-alert/
- http://printerlogic.com
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:printerlogic:web_stack:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:printerlogic:web_stack:19.1.1.13:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:printerlogic:web_stack:19.1.1.13:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:printerlogic:web_stack:19.1.1.13:sp3-3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:printerlogic:web_stack:19.1.1.13:sp9:*:*:*:*:*:*
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