How severe is CVE-2005-2988?

CVE-2005-2988 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-2988 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2988?

CVE-2005-2988 affects Hp Laserjet 2430. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2988?

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

When was CVE-2005-2988 published?

CVE-2005-2988 was published on 2005-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2988

CVE-2005-2988 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Laserjet 2430 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Laserjet 2430
Published: 2005-09-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

HP LaserJet 2430, and possibly other printers that use Jetdirect controls, stores information about recently printed documents without proper protection, which could allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via SNMP.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2988?: HP LaserJet 2430, and possibly other printers that use Jetdirect controls, stores information about recently printed documents without proper protection, which could allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via SNMP.
How severe is CVE-2005-2988?: CVE-2005-2988 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2988 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2988?: CVE-2005-2988 affects Hp Laserjet 2430. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2988?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2988 published?: CVE-2005-2988 was published on 2005-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_2430:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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