XXE in Lexmark Printer Software G2

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.

Vulnerability class: XXE (XML External Entity)

EPSS: 0.001 (4.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-4044?
CVE-2025-4044 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lexmark Printer Software G2, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2025-08-19.
How severe is CVE-2025-4044?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.
Is CVE-2025-4044 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.