CVE-2020-9330 : What You Need to Know

Certain Xerox WorkCentre printers before 073.xxx.000.02300 have a vulnerability that allows a malicious actor to change the LDAP connection IP address without revalidating credentials, potentially leading to unauthorized access to Active Directory.

Understanding CVE-2020-9330

This CVE affects various Xerox WorkCentre printer models and poses a significant security risk by exposing plaintext LDAP credentials to attackers.

What is CVE-2020-9330?

The vulnerability in certain Xerox WorkCentre printers allows unauthorized users to manipulate the LDAP connection IP address without proper authentication, potentially compromising Active Directory credentials.

The Impact of CVE-2020-9330

Malicious actors can gain unauthorized access to affected devices using default credentials.
Attackers can change the LDAP connection IP address to their system, intercepting plaintext LDAP credentials.
Organizations using privileged service accounts for Active Directory binding are at risk of domain compromise.
Affected printer models include 3655*, 3655i*, 58XX*, 58XXi*, 59XX*, 59XXi*, 6655**, 6655i**, 72XX*, 72XXi*, 78XX**, 78XXi**, 7970**, 7970i**, EC7836**, and EC7856**.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-9330

This section provides detailed technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Xerox WorkCentre printers allow changing LDAP connection IP without revalidating credentials.
Attackers can intercept plaintext LDAP credentials, potentially compromising Active Directory.

Affected Systems and Versions

Xerox WorkCentre printers before 073.xxx.000.02300 are vulnerable.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers gain access to devices using default credentials.
Change LDAP connection IP to their system to intercept credentials.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-9330 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Xerox WorkCentre printers to the latest firmware version.
Implement strong, unique passwords for all devices.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update security configurations on all devices.
Conduct security training for employees to prevent social engineering attacks.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates promptly to mitigate known vulnerabilities.