How severe is CVE-2010-4107?

CVE-2010-4107 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2010-4107 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-4107?

CVE-2010-4107 primarily affects Hp 9000. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4107?

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-2010-4107 published?

CVE-2010-4107 was published on 2010-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-4107

CVE-2010-4107 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp 9000 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Hp 9000
Published: 2010-11-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The default configuration of the PJL Access value in the File System External Access settings on HP LaserJet MFP printers, Color LaserJet MFP printers, and LaserJet 4100, 4200, 4300, 5100, 8150, and 9000 printers enables PJL commands that use the device's filesystem, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a command inside a print job, as demonstrated by a directory traversal attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-4107?: The default configuration of the PJL Access value in the File System External Access settings on HP LaserJet MFP printers, Color LaserJet MFP printers, and LaserJet 4100, 4200, 4300, 5100, 8150, and 9000 printers enables PJL commands that use the device's filesystem, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a command inside a print job, as demonstrated by a directory traversal attack.
How severe is CVE-2010-4107?: CVE-2010-4107 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2010-4107 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-4107?: CVE-2010-4107 primarily affects Hp 9000. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4107?: 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-2010-4107 published?: CVE-2010-4107 was published on 2010-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:h:hp:9000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:color_laserjet_mfp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_4100:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_4200:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_4300:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_5100:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_8150:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_mfp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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