CVE-2024-27161
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedall the Toshiba printers have programs containing a hardcoded key used to encrypt files. An attacker can decrypt the encrypted files using the hardcoded key. Insecure algorithm is used for the encryption. This vulnerability can be executed in combination with other vulnerabilities and difficult to execute alone. So, the CVSS score for this vulnerability alone is lower than the score listed in the "Base Score" of this vulnerability. For detail on related other vulnerabilities, please ask to the below contact point. https://www.toshibatec.com/contacts/products/ As for the affected products/models/versions, see the reference URL.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · high confidenceToshiba printers contain a hardcoded encryption key embedded in firmware/software used to encrypt files. An attacker who obtains this key can decrypt sensitive files stored on or transmitted by the printer. The encryption uses an insecure algorithm, and exploitation requires chaining with other vulnerabilities, making standalone exploitation difficult.
Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.
CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Local
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- None
- Availability
- None
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Identify printer model and firmware versionAccess the printer's web interface or print a configuration page to find the exact model number and firmware version. On most Toshiba printers, navigate to Settings > System Information or print a status page.Affected if The firmware version is older than the latest available from Toshiba, as no specific affected version range was provided in the CVE data.
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Check if remote management interfaces are exposedReview network configuration to determine if the printer's web-based management interface, SNMP, or other administrative ports are accessible from untrusted networks. Use nmap or similar tool to scan for open ports 80, 443, 631, or 9100 from external IPs.Affected if Remote management interfaces are accessible from outside the local network without proper access controls, as the vulnerability requires some form of network access to exploit.
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Review printer configuration for custom encryption settingsAccess the printer administration panel and examine any custom encryption, security, or certificate settings. Look for sections labeled 'Encryption', 'Security', 'Certificates', or 'Advanced Settings'. Note any manually configured keys or certificates.Affected if Custom encryption keys or certificates are configured, which could indicate use of the hardcoded key or potential key substitution.
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Audit stored print jobs and sensitive dataCheck if the printer stores print jobs, scanned documents, or address books. On the web interface, look for 'Print Job Log', 'Address Book', 'Stored Documents', or similar storage features. Identify if sensitive data resides on the device.Affected if The printer stores sensitive documents, print logs, or address books that could be decrypted using the hardcoded key if an attacker gains access.
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Examine network traffic for unencrypted sensitive transmissionsUse a packet capture tool (Wireshark) on the network segment to observe printer communications. Look for unencrypted protocols or patterns in transmitted data that might contain sensitive information.Affected if The printer transmits sensitive data over unencrypted channels, which could be decrypted using the hardcoded key if intercepted.
A user is likely affected if their Toshiba printer has older firmware, exposes management interfaces to untrusted networks, or stores/transmits sensitive data without additional encryption layers.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
From vendor dataApply vendor firmware updates when available; if no update exists, implement network segmentation to restrict printer access and monitor for indicators of compromise.
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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The advisory tells you what broke. It rarely tells you what actually worked. If you’ve dealt with this one, that detail is what the next engineer is searching for.
- The version that genuinely resolved it — not the one the vendor claimed
- A config change or rule that shut the vector down
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