MEDIUM
CVE-2019-6489
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: February 11, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Certain Lexmark CX, MX, X, XC, XM, XS, and 6500e devices before 2019-02-11 allow remote attackers to erase stored shortcuts.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-6489 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
lexmark80 product(s)
xm5163 firmwarexm5163xm5170 firmwarexm5170xm7155 firmwarexm7155xm7163 firmwarexm7163xm7170 firmwarexm7170xm7155x firmwarexm7155x+68
Source: NVD CPE · 80 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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http://support.lexmark.com/index?page=content&id=TE912Vendor Advisory
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http://support.lexmark.com/index?page=content&id=TE912Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2019-6489
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 11, 2019
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-noinfo)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-6489 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.