CVE-2021-43774
CWE-327Published: March 3, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A risky-algorithm issue was discovered on Fujifilm DocuCentre-VI C4471 1.8 devices. An attacker that obtained access to the administrative web interface of a printer (e.g., by using the default credentials) can download the address book file, which contains the list of users (domain users, FTP users, etc.) stored on the printer, together with their encrypted passwords. The passwords are protected by a weak cipher, such as ROT13, which requires minimal effort to instantly retrieve the original password, giving the attacker a list of valid domain or FTP usernames and passwords.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-43774 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 4.9.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-43774 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts