How severe is CVE-2004-1857?

CVE-2004-1857 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2004-1857 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 87% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1857?

CVE-2004-1857 affects Hp Web Jetadmin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1857?

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

When was CVE-2004-1857 published?

CVE-2004-1857 was published on 2004-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1857

CVE-2004-1857 is a low-severity vulnerability in Hp Web Jetadmin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 87% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 87% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Web Jetadmin
Published: 2004-03-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in setinfo.hts in HP Web Jetadmin 7.5.2546 allows remote authenticated attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the setinclude parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1857?: Directory traversal vulnerability in setinfo.hts in HP Web Jetadmin 7.5.2546 allows remote authenticated attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the setinclude parameter.
How severe is CVE-2004-1857?: CVE-2004-1857 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2004-1857 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 87% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1857?: CVE-2004-1857 affects Hp Web Jetadmin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1857?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1857 published?: CVE-2004-1857 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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