Admin authentication can be bypassed with some specific invalid credentials, which allows logging in with an administrative privilege. Sharp Corporation states the telnet feature is implemented on older models only, and is planning to provide the firmware update to remove the feature. As for the details of affected product names, model numbers, and versions, refer to the information provided by the respective vendors listed under [References].
CVE ID: CVE-2024-33616
CVSS Base Severity: MEDIUM
CVSS Base Score: 5.3
Vendor: Sharp Corporation
Product: Multiple MFPs (multifunction printers)
EPSS Score: 0.04% (probability of being exploited)
EPSS Percentile: 14.88% (scored less or equal to compared to others)
EPSS Date: 2025-02-03 (when was this score calculated)