CVE-2024-51978

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: June 25, 2025 Modified: April 15, 2026
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Description

An unauthenticated attacker who knows the target device's serial number, can generate the default administrator password for the device. An unauthenticated attacker can first discover the target device's serial number via CVE-2024-51977 over HTTP/HTTPS/IPP, or via a PJL request, or via an SNMP request.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://assets.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blte4f029e766e6b253/blt6495b3c6adf2867f/685aa980a26c5e2b1026969c/vulnerability-disclosure-whitepaper.pdf
Source: cve@rapid7.com
https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2024/CVE-2024-51978.yaml
Source: cve@rapid7.com
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/20349
Source: cve@rapid7.com
https://github.com/sfewer-r7/BrotherVulnerabilities
Source: cve@rapid7.com
https://support.brother.com/g/b/link.aspx?prod=group2&faqid=faq00100846_000
Source: cve@rapid7.com
https://support.brother.com/g/b/link.aspx?prod=group2&faqid=faq00100848_000
Source: cve@rapid7.com
https://support.brother.com/g/b/link.aspx?prod=lmgroup1&faqid=faqp00100620_000
Source: cve@rapid7.com
https://www.konicaminolta.com/global-en/security/advisory/pdf/km-2025-0001.pdf
Source: cve@rapid7.com
https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/multiple-brother-devices-multiple-vulnerabilities-fixed
Source: cve@rapid7.com
https://www.toshibatec.com/information/20250625_02.html
Source: cve@rapid7.com
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/brother-printer-bug-in-689-models-exposes-default-admin-passwords/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/millions-brother-printers-critical-unpatchable-bug
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://www.securityweek.com/new-vulnerabilities-expose-millions-of-brother-printers-to-hacking/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://assets.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blte4f029e766e6b253/blt6495b3c6adf2867f/685aa980a26c5e2b1026969c/vulnerability-disclosure-whitepaper.pdf
Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

14 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
48.3%
98th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-1391

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