CVE-2025-34234 is a vulnerability classified under CWE-321 (Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key) affecting Vasion Print Virtual Appliance Host and Application prior to versions 25.1.102 and 25.1.1413 respectively. The issue arises because two private symmetric keys used for AES-256-CBC encryption and decryption of the SaaS Id are hardcoded and stored in plaintext within the application containers (printerlogic/pi, printerlogic/printer-admin-api, and printercloud/pi). These keys reside under /var/www/app/config/ as keyfile.ppk.dev and keyfile.saasid.ppk.dev. The SaaS Id is an external identifier encrypted via getEncryptedExternalId() and decrypted via getDecryptedExternalId() methods. Since the keys are embedded in the Docker images and accessible in the filesystem, any attacker who can obtain the Docker image or access the container filesystem can extract these keys. This exposure allows attackers to decrypt or forge SaaS Ids, potentially leading to unauthorized access or identity spoofing within the Vasion Print environment. The vulnerability requires no authentication or user interaction and can be exploited remotely (network vector). The CVSS 4.0 score of 9.2 reflects the critical nature of this flaw, with high confidentiality impact and no integrity or availability impact. Although the vendor has remediated the issue, the timeline for patch deployment is unclear, and organizations must verify their version status. No known exploits have been reported in the wild to date.

For European organizations using Vasion Print Virtual Appliance Host or SaaS deployments, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality of encrypted identifiers, which could lead to unauthorized access or impersonation within print management systems. Compromise of the SaaS Id could allow attackers to bypass access controls or manipulate print services, potentially disrupting business operations or leaking sensitive information. Given the critical CVSS score and ease of exploitation without authentication, the threat is severe especially in environments where print infrastructure is integrated with broader IT systems or sensitive workflows. The exposure of cryptographic keys undermines trust in the encryption mechanisms and could facilitate lateral movement or privilege escalation if combined with other vulnerabilities. Organizations in sectors with strict data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR) may face compliance risks if this vulnerability leads to data breaches. The lack of known exploits in the wild reduces immediate risk but does not diminish the urgency of remediation due to the vulnerability's inherent severity.

1. Immediately upgrade Vasion Print Virtual Appliance Host to version 25.1.102 or later and the Application to version 25.1.1413 or later, ensuring all deployments are patched. 2. Restrict access to Docker images and container filesystems to trusted personnel only, implementing strict access controls and monitoring. 3. Audit existing deployments to detect any unauthorized access or extraction of the hardcoded keys. 4. If patching is delayed, consider isolating the print infrastructure network segment to limit exposure. 5. Implement runtime security controls such as container image scanning and filesystem integrity monitoring to detect unauthorized changes or access. 6. Review and rotate any SaaS Ids or related credentials that may have been exposed. 7. Engage with Vasion support for guidance on secure configuration and confirm patch status. 8. Incorporate this vulnerability into incident response plans to quickly address potential exploitation attempts.