CVE-2019-18916
CVE-2019-18916 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Color Laserjet Pro Mfp M277 B3q11a Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-269.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-269
- Affected product: Hp Color Laserjet Pro Mfp M277 B3q11a Firmware
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Description
A potential security vulnerability has been identified for HP LaserJet Solution Software (for certain HP LaserJet Printers) which may lead to unauthorized elevation of privilege on the client.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-18916?
- A potential security vulnerability has been identified for HP LaserJet Solution Software (for certain HP LaserJet Printers) which may lead to unauthorized elevation of privilege on the client.
- How severe is CVE-2019-18916?
- CVE-2019-18916 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-18916 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-18916?
- CVE-2019-18916 primarily affects Hp Color Laserjet Pro Mfp M277 B3q11a Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-18916?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2019-18916 published?
- CVE-2019-18916 was published on 2021-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:color_laserjet_pro_mfp_m277_b3q11a_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:color_laserjet_pro_mfp_m277_b3q11v_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:color_laserjet_pro_mfp_m277_b3q10a_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:color_laserjet_pro_mfp_m277_b3q10v_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:color_laserjet_pro_mfp_m277_b3q17a_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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