CVE-2006-6435: The SNMP implementation in Xerox WorkCentre and WorkCentre Pro before 12.050.03.000, 13.x before 13.050.03....

Security readout for executives and security teams

Some older Xerox WorkCentre and WorkCentre Pro devices did not alert administrators when SNMP authentication failed. That weakens monitoring and can make password or community-string guessing harder to detect, increasing the chance of unauthorized device access and sensitive information exposure. Exposure is most relevant where affected Xerox multifunction printers expose SNMP to users, internal networks, or management segments with weak monitoring. Evidence is limited to Xerox WorkCentre and WorkCentre Pro versions named in the CVE record. Prioritize remediation for any affected Xerox devices reachable from broad internal networks or untrusted segments. The issue is old and not KEV-listed, but it weakens detection around brute-force attempts against business printers that may hold sensitive data. Mitigation focus: Inventory Xerox WorkCentre and WorkCentre Pro devices and firmware versions.; Upgrade affected 12.x, 13.x, and 14.x branches to the listed fixed versions or later.; Review the Xerox advisory for branch-specific firmware and operational guidance..

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Jun 29, 2026, 08:58 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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