HIGH
CVE-2018-18894
CWE-22Published: March 10, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Certain older Lexmark devices (C, M, X, and 6500e before 2018-12-18) contain a directory traversal vulnerability in the embedded web server.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-18894 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.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
lexmark98 product(s)
6500e firmware6500ec748 firmwarec748c79x firmwarec79xc925 firmwarec925c95x firmwarec95xcs41x firmwarecs41x+86
Source: NVD CPE · 98 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
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CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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http://support.lexmark.com/alertsVendor Advisory
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http://support.lexmark.com/alertsVendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2018-18894
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 10, 2020
Related CVEs (CWE-22)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-18894 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.