How severe is CVE-2016-2244?

CVE-2016-2244 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-2244 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-2244?

CVE-2016-2244 affects Hp Futuresmart Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2244?

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

When was CVE-2016-2244 published?

CVE-2016-2244 was published on 2016-03-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2244

CVE-2016-2244 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Futuresmart Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Hp Futuresmart Firmware
Published: 2016-03-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HP LaserJet printers and MFPs and OfficeJet Enterprise printers with firmware before 3.7.01 allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2244?: HP LaserJet printers and MFPs and OfficeJet Enterprise printers with firmware before 3.7.01 allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-2244?: CVE-2016-2244 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-2244 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2244?: CVE-2016-2244 affects Hp Futuresmart Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2244?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-2244 published?: CVE-2016-2244 was published on 2016-03-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:hp:futuresmart_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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