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.

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