CVE-2024-34162
CVE-2024-34162 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-767.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-35155
- Weakness: CWE-767
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- Last modified:
Description
The web interface of the affected devices is designed to hide the LDAP credentials even for administrative users. But configuring LDAP authentication to "SIMPLE", the device communicates with the LDAP server in clear-text. The LDAP password can be retrieved from this clear-text communication. As for the details of affected product names, model numbers, and versions, refer to the information provided by the respective vendors listed under [References].
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-34162?
- The web interface of the affected devices is designed to hide the LDAP credentials even for administrative users. But configuring LDAP authentication to "SIMPLE", the device communicates with the LDAP server in clear-text. The LDAP password can be retrieved from this clear-text communication. As for the details of affected product names, model numbers, and versions, refer to the information provided by the respective vendors listed under [References].
- How severe is CVE-2024-34162?
- CVE-2024-34162 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-34162 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-34162?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-34162 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-34162 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-35155.
- When was CVE-2024-34162 published?
- CVE-2024-34162 was published on 2024-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://global.sharp/products/copier/info/info_security_2024-05.html
- https://jp.sharp/business/print/information/info_security_2024-05.html
- https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU93051062/
- https://pierrekim.github.io/blog/2024-06-27-sharp-mfp-17-vulnerabilities.html
- https://www.toshibatec.co.jp/information/20240531_02.html
- https://www.toshibatec.com/information/20240531_02.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/0
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