CVE-2024-51978
CRITICALCVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
53.6%
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
An unauthenticated attacker who knows the target device's serial number, can generate the default administrator password for the device. An unauthenticated attacker can first discover the target device's serial number via CVE-2024-51977 over HTTP/HTTPS/IPP, or via a PJL request, or via an SNMP request.
Technical Details
- CVSS v3 Vector
- 3.1
- Published
- 6/25/2025
- Last Modified
- 4/15/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-51978?
An unauthenticated attacker who knows the target device's serial number, can generate the default administrator password for the device. An unauthenticated attacker can first discover the target device's serial number via CVE-2024-51977 over HTTP/HTTPS/IPP, or via a PJL request, or via an SNMP request.
Is CVE-2024-51978 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2024-51978 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 53.6%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-51978?
CVE-2024-51978 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity), with vector string 3.1.
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