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9.8

Epson ESC/POS Printer Language Allows Unauthorized Access

CVE-2026-23767
Summary

Epson's printer control language lacks basic security features, making it possible for unauthorized users to send commands to printers and access sensitive information. This could allow hackers to print unauthorized documents, steal data, or disrupt printer operations. To mitigate this risk, consider using secure printer protocols or restricting access to printers through network configurations.

What to do

No fix is available yet. Check with your software vendor for updates.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versionsFix available
epson sb-h50_firmware All versions
epson tm-h6000v_firmware All versions
epson tm-l100_firmware All versions
epson tm-m10_firmware All versions
epson tm-m30_firmware All versions
epson tm-m30ii_firmware All versions
epson tm-m30ii-h_firmware All versions
epson tm-m30ii-s_firmware All versions
epson tm-m30ii-sl_firmware All versions
epson tm-m30iii_firmware All versions
epson tm-m30iii-h_firmware All versions
epson tm-m55_firmware All versions
epson tm-p20ii_firmware All versions
epson tm-p80ii_firmware All versions
epson tm-p20_firmware All versions
epson tm-p60ii_firmware All versions
epson tm-p80_firmware All versions
epson tm-t20ii_firmware All versions
epson tm-t20iii_firmware All versions
epson tm-t88vi_firmware All versions
epson tm-t88vi-ihub_firmware All versions
epson tm-t88vii_firmware All versions
epson ub-r04_firmware All versions
epson ub-e04_firmware All versions
Original title
ESC/POS, a printer control language designed by Seiko Epson Corporation, lacks mechanisms for user authentication and command authorization, does not provide controls to restrict sources or destina...
Original description
ESC/POS, a printer control language designed by Seiko Epson Corporation, lacks mechanisms for user authentication and command authorization, does not provide controls to restrict sources or destinations of network communication, and transmits commands without encryption or integrity protection.
nvd CVSS3.1 9.8
Vulnerability type
CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Published: 5 Mar 2026 · Updated: 13 Mar 2026 · First seen: 6 Mar 2026