How severe is CVE-2011-4166?

CVE-2011-4166 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2011-4166 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 62% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-4166?

CVE-2011-4166 affects Hp Managed Printing Administration. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4166?

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-2011-4166 published?

CVE-2011-4166 was published on 2011-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-4166

CVE-2011-4166 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Managed Printing Administration with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 62% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 62% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Hp Managed Printing Administration
Published: 2011-12-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the MPAUploader.Uploader.1.UploadFiles method in HP Managed Printing Administration before 2.6.4 allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files via crafted form data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4166?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the MPAUploader.Uploader.1.UploadFiles method in HP Managed Printing Administration before 2.6.4 allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files via crafted form data.
How severe is CVE-2011-4166?: CVE-2011-4166 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2011-4166 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 62% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-4166?: CVE-2011-4166 affects Hp Managed Printing Administration. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4166?: 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-2011-4166 published?: CVE-2011-4166 was published on 2011-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:managed_printing_administration:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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