PatchTheCVECVE-2024-27158: All the Toshiba printers share the same hardcoded root password
CVE-2024-27158 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.4) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
All the Toshiba printers share the same hardcoded root password. As for the affected products/models/versions, see the reference URL.
Why this priority
- High severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.4 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 80%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-1392 |
| Published | 2024-06-14 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2024-27158?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2024-27158 being exploited?
CVE-2024-27158 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-2024-27158 affect?
CVE-2024-27158 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). All the Toshiba printers share the same hardcoded root password. As for the affected products/models/versions, see the reference URL.
How urgent is CVE-2024-27158?
Priority 31/100. High severity