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Epson Devices Affected by Security Vulnerability CVE-2024-47295

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Epson devices vulnerable to critical security flaw. A newly identified vulnerability, CVE-2024-47295, affects various Epson devices, including printers and scanners, due to a configuration issue where the administrator password is left blank. This oversight allows attackers to create unauthorized administrator accounts, potentially leading to data breaches and unauthorized control of the devices. Epson has not reported any active exploitation of this vulnerability but urges users to implement strong passwords and follow security best practices to mitigate risks.