What is CVE-2025-42598?

CVE-2025-42598 is a high-severity vulnerability in Seiko Epson Corporation Printer Drivers For Windows OS, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-04-28.

How severe is CVE-2025-42598?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Is CVE-2025-42598 known to be exploited?

1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Seiko Epson Corporation Printer Drivers For Windows OS

CVE-2025-42598

Multiple SEIKO EPSON printer drivers for Windows OS are configured with an improper access permission settings when installed or used in a language other than English. If a user is directed to place a crafted DLL file in a location of an attacker's choosing, the attacker may execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privilege on a Windows system on which the printer driver is installed.

EPSS: 0.002 (8.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Seiko Epson Corporation Printer Drivers For Windows Os — versions see the information provided by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-276 — Incorrect Default Permissions

Public proof-of-concept exploits

Ekitji/siem

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-42598?: CVE-2025-42598 is a high-severity vulnerability in Seiko Epson Corporation Printer Drivers For Windows OS, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-04-28.
How severe is CVE-2025-42598?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2025-42598 known to be exploited?: 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.