How severe is CVE-2013-6402?

CVE-2013-6402 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2013-6402 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-6402?

CVE-2013-6402 primarily affects Hp Linux Imaging And Printing Project. In total, 37 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6402?

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

When was CVE-2013-6402 published?

CVE-2013-6402 was published on 2014-01-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2013-6402

CVE-2013-6402 is a low-severity vulnerability in Hp Linux Imaging And Printing Project with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Hp Linux Imaging And Printing Project
Published: 2014-01-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

base/pkit.py in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) through 3.13.11 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/hp-pkservice.log temporary file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6402?: base/pkit.py in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) through 3.13.11 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/hp-pkservice.log temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2013-6402?: CVE-2013-6402 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2013-6402 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-6402?: CVE-2013-6402 primarily affects Hp Linux Imaging And Printing Project. In total, 37 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6402?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-6402 published?: CVE-2013-6402 was published on 2014-01-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (37)

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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:3.9.4:b:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:3.11.3:a:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:3.11.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:3.13.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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