CVE-2024-12511: With address book access, SMB/FTP settings could be modified, redirecting scans and possibly capturing credent

Routine

HIGH 7.6

CVE-2024-12511 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.6) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

With address book access, SMB/FTP settings could be modified, redirecting scans and possibly capturing credentials. This requires enabled scan functions and printer access.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.6 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 50%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-306, CWE-522
Published	2025-02-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Xerox

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

Timeline

2025-02-03 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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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-2024-12511?

No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.

Is CVE-2024-12511 being exploited?

CVE-2024-12511 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-2024-12511 affect?

CVE-2024-12511 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). With address book access, SMB/FTP settings could be modified, redirecting scans and possibly capturing credentials. This requires enabled scan functions and printer access.

How urgent is CVE-2024-12511?

Priority 39/100. High severity

References

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