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CVE-2024-51978

CriticalPublished

Authentication bypass via default password generation affecting multiple models from Brother Industries, Ltd, Toshiba Tec, and Konica Minolta, Inc.

Published: Jun 25, 2025
Updated: Mar 30, 2026
Assigning CNA: rapid7
Evidence observed: Aug 4, 2026

Primary CVSS

9.8/ 10Critical

nvd · CVSS 3.1

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS probability estimate

15.5%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 96.7%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

An unauthenticated attacker who knows the target device's serial number, can generate the default administrator password for the device. An unauthenticated attacker can first discover the target device's serial number via CVE-2024-51977 over HTTP/HTTPS/IPP, or via a PJL request, or via an SNMP request.

Sources

BrotherVulnerabilitiesExploit
Multiple Brother Devices: Multiple Vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-51977, CVE-2024-51978, CVE-2024-51979, CVE-2024-51980, CVE-2024-51981, CVE-2024-51982, CVE-2024-51983, CVE-2024-51984)

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