CVE-2011-4785 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can read arbitrary files from HP LaserJet printers via a directory traversal vulnerability in the web server.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2011-4785?

CVE-2011-4785 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Jan 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the HP-ChaiSOE/1.0 web server on the HP LaserJet P3015 printer with firmware before 07.080.3, LaserJet 4650 printer with firmware 07.006.0, and LaserJet 2430 printer with firmware 08.113.0_I35128 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-4419.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4785?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hp Hp-Chaisoe.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4785?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-4785 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2011-4785 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-4785 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-78p6-gw7m-4w9j.

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