How severe is CVE-2013-6427?

CVE-2013-6427 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-6427 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-6427?

CVE-2013-6427 primarily affects Hp Linux Imaging And Printing Project. In total, 36 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6427?

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

When was CVE-2013-6427 published?

CVE-2013-6427 was published on 2013-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2013-6427

CVE-2013-6427 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Linux Imaging And Printing Project with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Hp Linux Imaging And Printing Project
Published: 2013-12-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

upgrade.py in the hp-upgrade service in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) 3.x through 3.13.11 launches a program from an http URL, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code by gaining control over the client-server data stream.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6427?: upgrade.py in the hp-upgrade service in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) 3.x through 3.13.11 launches a program from an http URL, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code by gaining control over the client-server data stream.
How severe is CVE-2013-6427?: CVE-2013-6427 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-6427 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-6427?: CVE-2013-6427 primarily affects Hp Linux Imaging And Printing Project. In total, 36 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6427?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-6427 published?: CVE-2013-6427 was published on 2013-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (36)

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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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