Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://assets.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blte4f029e766e6b253/blt6495b3c6adf2867f
- https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2024/CV
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/20349
- https://github.com/sfewer-r7/BrotherVulnerabilities
- https://support.brother.com/g/b/link.aspx?prod=group2&faqid=faq00100846_000
- https://support.brother.com/g/b/link.aspx?prod=group2&faqid=faq00100848_000
- https://support.brother.com/g/b/link.aspx?prod=lmgroup1&faqid=faqp00100620_000
- https://www.konicaminolta.com/global-en/security/advisory/pdf/km-2025-0001.pdf
- https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/multiple-brother-devices-multiple-vulnerabiliti
- https://www.toshibatec.com/information/20250625_02.html
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/brother-printer-bug-in-689-models
- https://www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/millions-brother-printers-critical
- https://www.securityweek.com/new-vulnerabilities-expose-millions-of-brother-prin
- https://assets.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blte4f029e766e6b253/blt6495b3c6adf2867f
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-51978?
CVE-2024-51978 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). 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 devic...
How severe is CVE-2024-51978?
CVE-2024-51978 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-51978?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.