How severe is CVE-2024-27149?

CVE-2024-27149 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-27149 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27149?

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-2024-27149 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-27149 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-24390.

When was CVE-2024-27149 published?

CVE-2024-27149 was published on 2024-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-27149

CVE-2024-27149 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-24390
Weakness: CWE-276
Published: 2024-06-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Toshiba printers are vulnerable to a Local Privilege Escalation vulnerability. An attacker can remotely compromise any Toshiba printer. As for the affected products/models/versions, see the reference URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-27149?: The Toshiba printers are vulnerable to a Local Privilege Escalation vulnerability. An attacker can remotely compromise any Toshiba printer. As for the affected products/models/versions, see the reference URL.
How severe is CVE-2024-27149?: CVE-2024-27149 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-27149 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27149?: 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-2024-27149 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-27149 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-24390.
When was CVE-2024-27149 published?: CVE-2024-27149 was published on 2024-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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