CVE-2024-35244
CVE-2024-35244 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-798.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-35719
- Weakness: CWE-798
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- Last modified:
Description
There are several hidden accounts. Some of them are intended for maintenance engineers, and with the knowledge of their passwords (e.g., by examining the coredump), these accounts can be used to re-configure the device. 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-2024-35244?
- There are several hidden accounts. Some of them are intended for maintenance engineers, and with the knowledge of their passwords (e.g., by examining the coredump), these accounts can be used to re-configure the device. 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-2024-35244?
- CVE-2024-35244 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-35244 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-35244?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-35244 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-35244 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-35719.
- When was CVE-2024-35244 published?
- CVE-2024-35244 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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