CVE-2022-28721

Certain HP Print Products are potentially vulnerable to Remote Code Execution

Critical · published September 26, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
80.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Some HP Print Products have a major flaw: Remote Code Execution is just a printer away! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a sneaky maintenance worker who can waltz into your office, push a hidden button, and suddenly control your printer’s every move without you even noticing! An attacker could exploit this flaw to gain full control over the printer, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive documents, malicious code execution, or even disrupting business operations. It’s an open invitation to chaos if left unaddressed!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a sneaky maintenance worker who can waltz into your office, push a hidden button, and suddenly control your printer’s every move without you even noticing! This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable HP Print Products, potentially compromising the entire network the printer is connected to.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to gain full control over the printer, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive documents, malicious code execution, or even disrupting business operations. It’s an open invitation to chaos if left unaddressed! Immediately update to the latest firmware released by HP to close this vulnerability! Regularly check for and apply updates to all connected devices to avoid future risks. Don’t forget to review your network security settings! You’ve got this! Stay vigilant and keep your devices updated to ensure safety! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01974 · 80.3th percentile
Published
2022-09-26T14:54Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 SEP 14:54Z
    Certain HP Print Products are potentially vulnerable to Remote Code Execution
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