CVE-2022-3990: hp inc. hpsfviewer Improper Privilege Management
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 30-01-2023Last modified 28-03-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-3990 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in hp inc. hpsfviewer. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 6.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.17%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 30-01-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 28-03-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
HPSFViewer might allow Escalation of Privilege. This potential vulnerability was remediated on July 29th, 2022. Customers who opted for automatic updates should have already received the remediation.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.17%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
6%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.17% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.17%
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
- hpsfviewer< 8.6.3.1
Hp inc.1 product
- hpsfviewerSee HP Security Bulletin reference for affected versions.
2 vendors · 2 products
References
1 links- support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_7256634-7256658-16Vendor Advisory