HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2019-13205
HIGH

CVE-2019-13205

CWE-306Published: March 13, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

All configuration parameters of certain Kyocera printers (such as the ECOSYS M5526cdw 2R7_2000.001.701) were accessible by unauthenticated users. This information was only presented in the menus when authenticated, and the pages that loaded this information were also protected. However, all files that contained the configuration parameters were accessible. These files contained sensitive information, such as users, community strings, and other passwords configured in the printer.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-13205 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

kyocera2 product(s)
ecosys m5526cdw firmwareecosys m5526cdw
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (2)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2019-13205
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-306
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 13, 2020

Related CVEs (CWE-306)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2019-13205 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.