CVE-2018-17211: An issue was discovered in PrinterOn Central Print Services (CPS) through 4.1.4

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-17211?

central print services: upgrade to newer than 4.1.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-17211 being exploited?

CVE-2018-17211 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2018-17211 affect?

CVE-2018-17211 affects central print services. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). An issue was discovered in PrinterOn Central Print Services (CPS) through 4.1.4. An unauthenticated attacker can view details about the printers associated with CPS via a crafted HTTP GET request.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-17211?

Priority 48/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2018-17211 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting central print services. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in PrinterOn Central Print Services (CPS) through 4.1.4. An unauthenticated attacker can view details about the printers associated with CPS via a crafted HTTP GET request.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2019-07-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: printeron

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-07-29 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

printeron central print services UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.1.4

Fixed in: newer than 4.1.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy central-print-services || rpm -q central-print-services || central-print-services --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade central-print-services

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade central-print-services

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-17211?

central print services: upgrade to newer than 4.1.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-17211 being exploited?

CVE-2018-17211 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-2018-17211 affect?

CVE-2018-17211 affects central print services. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). An issue was discovered in PrinterOn Central Print Services (CPS) through 4.1.4. An unauthenticated attacker can view details about the printers associated with CPS via a crafted HTTP GET request.

How urgent is CVE-2018-17211?

Priority 48/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2018-17213 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in PrinterOn Central Print Services (CPS) through 4.1.4
CVE-2018-17210 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in PrinterOn Central Print Services (CPS) through 4.1.4

References

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