How severe is CVE-2001-1039?

CVE-2001-1039 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-1039 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1039?

CVE-2001-1039 primarily affects Hp Jetadmin. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1039?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2001-1039 published?

CVE-2001-1039 was published on 2001-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1039

CVE-2001-1039 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Jetadmin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Jetadmin
Published: 2001-08-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The JetAdmin web interface for HP JetDirect does not set a password for the telnet interface when the admin password is changed, which allows remote attackers to gain access to the printer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1039?: The JetAdmin web interface for HP JetDirect does not set a password for the telnet interface when the admin password is changed, which allows remote attackers to gain access to the printer.
How severe is CVE-2001-1039?: CVE-2001-1039 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-1039 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1039?: CVE-2001-1039 primarily affects Hp Jetadmin. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1039?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2001-1039 published?: CVE-2001-1039 was published on 2001-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:jetadmin:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:jetadmin:4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:jetadmin:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:jetadmin:5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:jetadmin:5.5.177:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:jetadmin:5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:jetadmin:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:jetadmin:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:jetadmin:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Hp Jetadmin

CVE-2000-0443 — High (CVSS 7.5): The web interface server in HP Web JetAdmin 5.6 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot)…
CVE-1999-1433 — High (CVSS 7.2): HP JetAdmin D.01.09 on Solaris allows local users to change the permissions of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on…
CVE-2001-1040 — Medium (CVSS 6.4): HP LaserJet, and possibly other JetDirect devices, resets the admin password when the device is turned off, which could…
CVE-2000-0444 — Medium (CVSS 5.0): HP Web JetAdmin 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a malformed URL to port 8000.

All CVEs affecting Hp Jetadmin →