Cleartext Wi-Fi Passphrase Exposure in Canon Printers
CVE-2013-4614

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Canon

Status
Mx870 Printer
Mg6100 Printer
Mp495 Printer
Mx922 Printer
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 June 2013

What is CVE-2013-4614?

The vulnerability in Canon MG3100, MG5300, MG6100, MP495, MX340, MX870, MX890, MX920, and MX922 printers reveals the Wi-Fi PSK passphrase in cleartext on the printer's screen. This exposure allows an attacker with physical access to read the passphrase displayed, potentially leading to unauthorized network access and compromise of the user’s personal information. Ensuring that such devices are secured and monitored is crucial to safeguarding against information theft.

References

https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/maste...
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http://www.mattandreko.com/2013/06/canon-y-u-no-security....
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http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/201...
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EPSS Score

8% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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