CVE-2008-7109: The Scanner File Utility (aka listener) in Kyocera Mita (KM) 3.3.0.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authori

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-7109 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting scanner file utility. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Scanner File Utility (aka listener) in Kyocera Mita (KM) 3.3.0.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authorization and upload arbitrary files to the client system via a modified program that does not prompt the user for a password.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	4.1% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
Published	2009-08-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: kyoceramita

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-08-28 15:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kyoceramita scanner file utility DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.3.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.3.0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy scanner-file-utility || rpm -q scanner-file-utility || scanner-file-utility --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.3.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison scanner-file-utility sudo apt install scanner-file-utility=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.3.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold scanner-file-utility

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list scanner-file-utility sudo dnf downgrade scanner-file-utility-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.3.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add scanner-file-utility

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-7109?

scanner file utility: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-7109 being exploited?

CVE-2008-7109 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2008-7109 affect?

CVE-2008-7109 affects scanner file utility. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The Scanner File Utility (aka listener) in Kyocera Mita (KM) 3.3.0.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authorization and upload arbitrary files to the client system via a modified program that does not prompt the user for a password.

How urgent is CVE-2008-7109?

Priority 67/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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