Firmware updates and detailed mitigation guidance provided.

 

Brother Australia has responded to recent media reports highlighting security vulnerabilities in the Web Based Management (WBM) interface of certain printer models across a number of brands. 

 

Earlier this month, Brother identified certain security vulnerabilities that could potentially allow unauthorised access to printer settings via the WBM interface if the device is connected to unsecured networks. 

 

The printer vulnerabilities are not brand or region-specific and could affect any device using the impacted WBM interface. 

 

Meantime, Brother has provided firmware updates and detailed mitigation guidance to help customers secure their devices and networks effectively.

 

Brother said it strongly encourage all customers to update their printer firmware immediately using the Brother Firmware Update Tool. 

 

In addition to the firmware update Brother said customers should change default administrator passwords, restrict access to trusted devices only and ensure their printers are behind a firewall or secure network.