CVE-2025-4044
XML External Entity Injection vulnerability in various Lexmark Universal Drivers
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 19, 2025, 2:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 20, 2025, 2:40 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
7bc73191-a2b6-4c63-9918-753964601853
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-4044
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 7bc73191-a2b6-4c63-9918-753964601853 |
Solution
- Update Lexmark printer drivers.
- Apply vendor-provided security patches.
- Remove unnecessary XML parsing features.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-4044.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.lexmark.com/en_us/solutions/security/lexmark-security-advisories.html |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-4044 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-4044
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by 7bc73191-a2b6-4c63-9918-753964601853
Aug. 19, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-611 Added Reference https://www.lexmark.com/en_us/solutions/security/lexmark-security-advisories.html