CVE-2024-33605VulnerabilityPublished 26 Nov 2024Updated 4 Nov 2025

CVE-2024-33605: Sharp Multiple MFPs (multifunction printers) · Path Traversal

Affects Sharp Multiple MFPs (multifunction printers)Source CVE Database V5

Not known to be exploited · public detection template (Nuclei) · CVSS 7.5 High.

Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score

7.5High

How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.

EPSS: 6.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 93% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.

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

Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: None
Availability: None

Bold values are the worst case: easiest to exploit or largest impact.

Attack Vector: Network: The vulnerable component is bound to the network stack and the set of possible attackers extends beyond the other options listed, up to and including the entire Internet. Such a vulnerability is often termed 'remotely exploitable' and can be thought of as an attack being exploitable at the protocol level one or more network hops away (e.g., across one or more routers).
Attack Complexity: Low: Specialized access conditions or extenuating circumstances do not exist. An attacker can expect repeatable success against the vulnerable component.
Privileges Required: None: The attacker is unauthorized prior to attack, and therefore does not require any access to settings or files to carry out an attack.
User Interaction: None: The vulnerable system can be exploited without any interaction from any user.
Scope: Unchanged: An exploited vulnerability can only affect resources managed by the same security authority. In this case, the vulnerable component and the impacted component are either the same, or both are managed by the same security authority.
Confidentiality: High: There is total loss of confidentiality, resulting in all resources within the impacted component being divulged to the attacker. Alternatively, access to only some restricted information is obtained, but the disclosed information presents a direct, serious impact.
Integrity: None: There is no loss of integrity within the impacted component.
Availability: None: There is no impact to availability within the impacted component.

Definitions: FIRST CVSS v3.1 specification.

Exploitation evidence

Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 26 Nov 2024
Detectable: evidence found.
nuclei template: Sharp Multifunction Printers - Directory Listing
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.

Disclosed: The CVE record is public on cve.org. Its publication is t = 0.
Detectable: A public nuclei template can find exposed instances, for defenders and attackers alike.
Weaponised: Public exploit code exists in Metasploit or Exploit-DB, or CISA SSVC reports a public proof of concept.
Exploited in the wild: CISA KEV lists it, CISA SSVC rates exploitation active, or a source reports attacks.
Observed by OffSeq Mirage: OffSeq Mirage honeypot sensors recorded attack traffic for this CVE, or found exposed hosts without attack traffic.

Moments are spaced evenly, not to scale; a dashed line marks a gap of six months or more. Deltas count from t = 0. Sources that give only a date (CISA KEV, Exploit-DB, or a time of exactly 00:00Z) read “same day” rather than hours. Metasploit modules carry the flaw’s disclosure date, not their release date, and nuclei templates carry no date, so both appear above but not on the timeline.

What to do

AI-suggested

1. Immediately review Sharp Corporation's official advisories and apply any available patches or firmware updates addressing CVE-2024-33605. 2. Restrict network access to MFP web interfaces by implementing network segmentation and firewall rules limiting access to trusted administrative networks only. 3. Disable or restrict access to the installed_emanual_list.html component or related web services if not required for business operations. 4. Monitor network traffic and device logs for unusual access patterns or attempts to exploit path traversal, such as requests containing directory traversal sequences (e.g., ../). 5. Conduct regular security assessments of MFP devices, including vulnerability scanning and penetration testing focused on embedded web interfaces. 6. Educate IT and security teams about the risks associated with embedded device vulnerabilities and enforce strict access controls. 7. Consider deploying network intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures tuned to detect path traversal attempts targeting Sharp MFPs. 8. Maintain an inventory of all Sharp MFP models and firmware versions in use to prioritize remediation efforts effectively.

Description

Improper processing of some parameters of installed_emanual_list.html leads to a path traversal vulnerability. As for the details of affected product names, model numbers, and versions, refer to the information provided by the respective vendors listed under [References].

Impact

For European organizations, the exploitation of CVE-2024-33605 could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information stored on or accessible through Sharp MFPs. This could include internal documents, configuration files, or credentials that may facilitate further network compromise. Confidentiality breaches could impact compliance with GDPR and other data protection regulations, leading to legal and financial repercussions. The vulnerability does not directly affect device availability or integrity but could serve as a foothold for lateral movement or espionage within corporate networks. Organizations with extensive deployment of Sharp MFPs, especially in sectors like government, finance, healthcare, and critical infrastructure, face elevated risks. The ease of remote exploitation without authentication increases the threat level, particularly if devices are exposed to less secure network segments or the internet. The potential impact is amplified in environments where MFPs are integrated with document management systems or store sensitive scanned data locally.

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