How severe is CVE-2013-4828?

CVE-2013-4828 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-4828 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4828?

CVE-2013-4828 primarily affects Hp Color Laserjet Cm4540. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4828?

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

When was CVE-2013-4828 published?

CVE-2013-4828 was published on 2013-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4828

CVE-2013-4828 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Color Laserjet Cm4540 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Hp Color Laserjet Cm4540
Published: 2013-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

HP LaserJet M4555, M525, and M725; LaserJet flow MFP M525c; LaserJet Enterprise color flow MFP M575c; Color LaserJet CM4540, M575, and M775; and ScanJet Enterprise 8500fn1 FutureSmart devices do not properly encrypt PDF documents, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4828?: HP LaserJet M4555, M525, and M725; LaserJet flow MFP M525c; LaserJet Enterprise color flow MFP M575c; Color LaserJet CM4540, M575, and M775; and ScanJet Enterprise 8500fn1 FutureSmart devices do not properly encrypt PDF documents, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2013-4828?: CVE-2013-4828 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-4828 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4828?: CVE-2013-4828 primarily affects Hp Color Laserjet Cm4540. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4828?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-4828 published?: CVE-2013-4828 was published on 2013-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

https://h20564.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c03888014

Affected products (22)

cpe:2.3:h:hp:color_laserjet_cm4540:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:color_laserjet_cm4540f:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:color_laserjet_cm4540fskm:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:color_laserjet_m575dn:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:color_laserjet_m575f:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:color_laserjet_m775dn:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:color_laserjet_m775f:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:color_laserjet_m775z:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:color_laserjet_m775z\+:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_enterprise_color_flow_m575c:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_flow_m525c:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_m4555:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_m4555f:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_m4555fskm:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_m4555h:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_m525dn:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_m525f:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_m725dn:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_m725f:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_m725z:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_m725z\+:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:scanjet_enterprise_8500fn1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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