CVE-2025-9214: Lenovo LJ2206W Printer · Missing Authentication
Affects Lenovo LJ2206W PrinterSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.3 Medium.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 10% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 11 Sep 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
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.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Lenovo LJ2206W Printer | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate this vulnerability effectively, European organizations should first isolate Lenovo LJ2206W printers on dedicated, secured network segments with strict access controls to limit exposure to untrusted users. Network segmentation and VLANs can prevent unauthorized access to the printer's CUPS service. Implement network-level authentication mechanisms such as 802.1X to restrict device connectivity. Where possible, disable or restrict access to the CUPS service to trusted management hosts only, using firewall rules or access control lists. Regularly monitor network traffic to and from printers for unusual activity indicative of exploitation attempts. Since no patches are currently available, organizations should engage with Lenovo support for firmware updates or advisories. Additionally, consider replacing vulnerable printers in high-risk environments with devices that enforce proper authentication. Finally, maintain an inventory of all printers and their network configurations to ensure rapid response if exploitation is detected.
Description
A missing authentication vulnerability was reported in some Lenovo printers that could allow a user to view limited device information or modify network settings via the CUPS service.