How severe is CVE-2009-0122?

CVE-2009-0122 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-0122 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0122?

CVE-2009-0122 primarily affects Hp Hplip. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0122?

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

When was CVE-2009-0122 published?

CVE-2009-0122 was published on 2009-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0122

CVE-2009-0122 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Hplip with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Hp Hplip
Published: 2009-01-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

hplip.postinst in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) 2.7.7 and 2.8.2 on Ubuntu allows local users to change the ownership of arbitrary files via unspecified manipulations in advance of an HPLIP installation or upgrade by an administrator, related to the product's attempt to correct the ownership of its configuration files within home directories.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0122?: hplip.postinst in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) 2.7.7 and 2.8.2 on Ubuntu allows local users to change the ownership of arbitrary files via unspecified manipulations in advance of an HPLIP installation or upgrade by an administrator, related to the product's attempt to correct the ownership of its configuration files within home directories.
How severe is CVE-2009-0122?: CVE-2009-0122 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-0122 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0122?: CVE-2009-0122 primarily affects Hp Hplip. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0122?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-0122 published?: CVE-2009-0122 was published on 2009-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:hplip:2.7.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:hplip:2.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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