CVE-2021-3821: hp inc. hp futuresmart Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
CVSS: 9.8v3.1CriticalModified
Published 21-11-2022Last modified 29-04-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-3821 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability in hp inc. hp futuresmart. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 60.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.8/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.94%
0%100%
Low · +0.03 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 21-11-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 29-04-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A potential security vulnerability has been identified for certain HP multifunction printers (MFPs). The vulnerability may lead to Denial of Service when running HP Workpath solutions on potentially affected products.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionCritical 9.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST9.8CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.94%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
60%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.03 pp
From 0.90% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.94%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Hp1 product
- futuresmart_5< 5.3
Hp inc.1 product
- hp futuresmartSee HP Security Bulletin reference for affected versions.
2 vendors · 2 products