HIGH CVSS 7.5
Published: 2023-08-02

CVE-2023-38556

epson ep-801a_firmware Security Advisory (CVE-2023-38556)
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Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2023-38556 impacting epson ep-801a_firmware. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.5 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Improper input validation vulnerability in SEIKO EPSON printer Web Config allows a remote attacker to turned off the printer. [Note] Web Config is the software that allows users to check the status and change the settings of SEIKO EPSON printers via a web browser. Web Config is pre-installed in some printers provided by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. For the details of the affected product names/model numbers, refer to the information provided by the vendor.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product epson / ep-801a_firmware
Affected Versions -
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-noinfo

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2023-38556 impacting epson ep-801a_firmware.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2023-38556.yaml
id: cve-2023-38556

info:
  name: epson ep-801a_firmware - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2023-38556 affecting epson ep-801a_firmware.
    Evaluation: Improper input validation vulnerability in SEIKO EPSON printer Web Config allows a remote attacker to turned off the printer.
[Note] Web Config is th...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2023-38556
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
    cvss-score: 7.5
    cve-id: CVE-2023-38556
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-noinfo
  tags: cve,cve-2023-38556,epson,ep-801a_firmware,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "ep-801a_firmware"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2023-38556.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2023-38556
# Target: epson ep-801a_firmware | CVSS: 7.5 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2023-38556 (epson ep-801a_firmware)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against epson ep-801a_firmware scope (-).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2023-38556.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2023-38556
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install ep-801a_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade ep-801a_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update ep-801a_firmware

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i ep-801a_firmware 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i ep-801a_firmware

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2023-38556 in epson ep-801a_firmware?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update epson ep-801a_firmware packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2023-38556?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2023-38556?

CVE-2023-38556 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.5 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.5
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2023-38556
Weakness NVD-CWE-noinfo
Vendor epson
Product ep-801a_firmware
Published 2023-08-02
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H