How severe is CVE-2004-1856?

CVE-2004-1856 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-1856 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 30% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1856?

CVE-2004-1856 affects Hp Web Jetadmin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1856?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2004-1856 published?

CVE-2004-1856 was published on 2004-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1856

CVE-2004-1856 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Web Jetadmin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 30% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 30% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Web Jetadmin
Published: 2004-03-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

devices_update_printer_fw_upload.hts in HP Web JetAdmin 7.5.2546, when no password is set, allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files to the printer directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1856?: devices_update_printer_fw_upload.hts in HP Web JetAdmin 7.5.2546, when no password is set, allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files to the printer directory.
How severe is CVE-2004-1856?: CVE-2004-1856 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1856 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 30% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1856?: CVE-2004-1856 affects Hp Web Jetadmin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1856?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1856 published?: CVE-2004-1856 was published on 2004-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:web_jetadmin:7.5.2546:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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