CVE-2018-5923: hp color_laserjet_cm4540_mfp_firmware
CVSS: 9.8v3.0CriticalModified
Published 27-03-2019Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-5923 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) vulnerability in hp color_laserjet_cm4540_mfp_firmware. EPSS estimates a 2.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 85.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.8/10
010
Critical · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
2.64%
0%100%
Low · +0.08 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 27-03-2019PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
In HP LaserJet Enterprise, HP PageWide Enterprise, HP LaserJet Managed, and HP OfficeJet Enterprise Printers, solution application signature checking may allow potential execution of arbitrary code.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsCritical 9.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
High 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
2.64%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
85%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.08 pp
From 2.55% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score2.64%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Hp139 products
- color_laserjet_cm4540_mfp_firmware< 2308974_579754
- color_laserjet_cp5525< 2308974_579753
- color_laserjet_enterprise_flow_mfp_m681f_firmware< 2406087_000017
- color_laserjet_enterprise_flow_mfp_m681z_firmware< 2406087_000017
- color_laserjet_enterprise_flow_mfp_m682z_firmware< 2406087_000017
1 vendor · 139 products