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Critical Flaw Found in 689 Brother Printer Models

7/1/2025

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A security firm, Rapid7, has uncovered eight vulnerabilities in 689 Brother printer models, including a critical flaw (CVE-2024-51978) that lets attackers create default admin passwords using the printer's serial number. Brother urges users to change default passwords and update firmware, as the most severe issue can't be resolved through software. Other brands are also at risk.

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Story summary

A security firm, Rapid7, has uncovered eight vulnerabilities in 689 Brother printer models, including a critical flaw (CVE-2024-51978) that lets attackers create default admin passwords using the printer's serial number. Brother urges users to change default passwords and update firmware, as the most severe issue can't be resolved through software. Other brands are also at risk.