HIGH
CVE-2021-44737
CWE-22Published: January 20, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
8.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
PJL directory traversal vulnerability in Lexmark devices through 2021-12-07 that can be leveraged to overwrite internal configuration files.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-44737 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.
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), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
lexmark467 product(s)
b2236 firmwareb2236mb2236 firmwaremb2236ms431 firmwarems431ms331 firmwarems331m1342 firmwarem1342b3442 firmwareb3442+455
Source: NVD CPE · 467 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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https://support.lexmark.com/alerts/Vendor Advisory
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-333/Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://support.lexmark.com/alerts/Vendor Advisory
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-333/Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2021-44737
CVSS Score8.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 20, 2022
Related CVEs (CWE-22)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-44737 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.