Path Traversal in Sharp Corporation Multiple Multifunction Printers
CVE-2024-58388
Sharp (and Toshiba Tec rebranded) multifunction printers contain an unauthenticated local file inclusion vulnerability that allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by manipulating the path parameter in the installed_emanual_down.html endpoint. Attackers can supply directory traversal sequences such as path=/manual/../../../<path> to access files outside the intended manual directory, including /etc/passwd, coredump files containing credentials, and system configuration files. Exploitation evidence was first observed by the Shadowserver Foundation on 2024-07-30.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
Published .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- pierrekim.github.io/blog/2024-06-27-sharp-mfp-17-vulnerabilities.html (technical-description, exploit)
- github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/vulnerabilities/oth… (technical-description)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sharp-multifunction-printers-local-file-inclusion-… (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-58388?
- CVE-2024-58388 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sharp Corporation Multiple Multifunction Printers, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-10-01.
- How severe is CVE-2024-58388?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.