CVE-2013-4325

CVE-2013-4325 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Linux Imaging And Printing Project 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: 0% (34th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-264
• Affected product: Hp Linux Imaging And Printing Project
• Published: 2013-09-23
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The check_permission_v1 function in base/pkit.py in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) through 3.13.9 does not properly use D-Bus for communication with a polkit authority, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging a PolkitUnixProcess PolkitSubject race condition via a (1) setuid process or (2) pkexec process.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4325?

The check_permission_v1 function in base/pkit.py in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) through 3.13.9 does not properly use D-Bus for communication with a polkit authority, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging a PolkitUnixProcess PolkitSubject race condition via a (1) setuid process or (2) pkexec process.

How severe is CVE-2013-4325?

CVE-2013-4325 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-4325 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4325?

CVE-2013-4325 primarily affects Hp Linux Imaging And Printing Project. In total, 35 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4325?

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

When was CVE-2013-4325 published?

CVE-2013-4325 was published on 2013-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-10/msg00062.html
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-11/msg00000.html
• http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1274.html
• http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2829
• http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1956-1
• https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1002375
• https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1006674

Affected products (35)

• cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:2.7.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:3.9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:3.9.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:3.9.4b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:3.9.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:3.9.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:3.9.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:3.9.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:3.10.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:3.10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:3.10.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:3.10.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:3.11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:3.11.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:3.11.3a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:3.11.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:3.11.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:3.11.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:3.12.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:3.12.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:3.12.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:3.12.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:3.12.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:3.12.10:a:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:3.12.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:3.13.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:3.13.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:3.13.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:3.13.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:3.13.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:3.13.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:3.13.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:3.13.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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