How severe is CVE-2009-0941?

CVE-2009-0941 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-0941 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0941?

CVE-2009-0941 primarily affects Hp 8100c Digital Sender. In total, 164 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0941?

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-2009-0941 published?

CVE-2009-0941 was published on 2009-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0941

CVE-2009-0941 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp 8100c Digital Sender with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Hp 8100c Digital Sender
Published: 2009-03-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) on HP LaserJet Printers, Edgeline Printers, and Digital Senders has no management password by default, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0941?: The HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) on HP LaserJet Printers, Edgeline Printers, and Digital Senders has no management password by default, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access.
How severe is CVE-2009-0941?: CVE-2009-0941 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-0941 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0941?: CVE-2009-0941 primarily affects Hp 8100c Digital Sender. In total, 164 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0941?: 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-2009-0941 published?: CVE-2009-0941 was published on 2009-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (164)

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cpe:2.3:h:hp:9100c_digital_sender:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:9200c_digital_sender:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:9250c_digital_sender:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:color_laserjet:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:color_laserjet_1500:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:color_laserjet_2500:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:color_laserjet_2500l:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:color_laserjet_2500lse:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:color_laserjet_2500n:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:color_laserjet_2500tn:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:color_laserjet_2605dtn:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:color_laserjet_4370mfp:20081211_46.211.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:color_laserjet_4600:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:color_laserjet_4600dn:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:color_laserjet_4600dtn:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:color_laserjet_4600hdn:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:color_laserjet_4650:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:color_laserjet_4700:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:color_laserjet_4730_mfp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:color_laserjet_5500:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:color_laserjet_5550:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:color_laserjet_8500:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:color_laserjet_8550:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:color_laserjet_9500:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:color_laserjet_9500_mfp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:color_laserjet_9500mfp:20070719_05.011.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:color_mfp_cm8050:-:-:edgeline:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:color_mfp_cm8060:-:-:edgeline:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:digital_senders:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:edgeline_printers:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_1000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_1005:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_1010:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_1012:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_1015:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_1018:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_1018s:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_1020:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_1020_plus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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