How severe is CVE-2024-27162?

CVE-2024-27162 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-27162 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27162?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-27162 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-27162 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-24403.

When was CVE-2024-27162 published?

CVE-2024-27162 was published on 2024-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-27162

CVE-2024-27162 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 21% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 21% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-24403
Weakness: CWE-79
Published: 2024-06-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Toshiba printers provide a web interface that will load the JavaScript file. The file contains insecure codes vulnerable to XSS and is loaded inside all the webpages provided by the printer. An attacker can steal the cookie of an admin user. As for the affected products/models/versions, see the reference URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-27162?: Toshiba printers provide a web interface that will load the JavaScript file. The file contains insecure codes vulnerable to XSS and is loaded inside all the webpages provided by the printer. An attacker can steal the cookie of an admin user. As for the affected products/models/versions, see the reference URL.
How severe is CVE-2024-27162?: CVE-2024-27162 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-27162 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27162?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-27162 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-27162 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-24403.
When was CVE-2024-27162 published?: CVE-2024-27162 was published on 2024-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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