CVE-2025-4044 — HIGH (8.2) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in various Lexmark printer drivers for Windows allows attacker to disclose sensitive information to an arbitrary URL.

CVSS Score

8.2

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-611

References

https://www.lexmark.com/en_us/solutions/security/lexmark-security-advisories.htm

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-4044?

CVE-2025-4044 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in various Lexmark printer drivers for Windows allows attacker to disclose sensitive information to an arbitrary URL.

How severe is CVE-2025-4044?

CVE-2025-4044 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-4044?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.