CVE-2025-4044

HIGH

Published Aug 19, 2025 Modified Apr 15, 2026 CWE-611

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.2

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-611 CWE-611

References

Other References

https://www.lexmark.com/en_us/solutions/security/lexmark-security-advisories.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-4044? +

Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in various Lexmark printer drivers for Windows allows attacker to disclose sensitive information to an arbitrary URL. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-4044? +

CVE-2025-4044 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.2 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-4044? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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