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
- Lexmark Printer Software G2 — versions 0
- Lexmark Universal Print Driver — versions 0
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.