CVE-2019-18917

CVE-2019-18917 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Envy 5000 M2u85a Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-307.

Key facts

Description

A potential security vulnerability has been identified for certain HP Printers and All-in-Ones that would allow bypassing account lockout.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-18917?
A potential security vulnerability has been identified for certain HP Printers and All-in-Ones that would allow bypassing account lockout.
How severe is CVE-2019-18917?
CVE-2019-18917 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2019-18917 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-18917?
CVE-2019-18917 primarily affects Hp Envy 5000 M2u85a Firmware. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-18917?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-18917 published?
CVE-2019-18917 was published on 2020-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

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