MEDIUM
CVE-2011-4538
CWE-200Published: March 9, 2020· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Lexmark X, W, T, E, and C devices before 2012-02-09 allow attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading passwords within exported settings.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2011-4538 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
lexmark66 product(s)
x860 firmwarex860x862 firmwarex862x864 firmwarex864x734 firmwarex734x736 firmwarex736x738 firmwarex738+54
Source: NVD CPE · 66 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
External links open in a new tab. Always verify in a controlled environment before use.
Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
→
http://contentdelivery.lexmark.com/webcontent/CVE-2011-4538.pdfThird Party Advisory
→
http://contentdelivery.lexmark.com/webcontent/CVE-2011-4538.pdfThird Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2011-4538
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-200
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 9, 2020
Related CVEs (CWE-200)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2011-4538 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.