How severe is CVE-2023-1526?

CVE-2023-1526 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-1526 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-1526?

CVE-2023-1526 primarily affects Hp Designjet Z6 Firmware. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1526?

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

When was CVE-2023-1526 published?

CVE-2023-1526 was published on 2023-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-1526

CVE-2023-1526 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Designjet Z6 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Designjet Z6 Firmware
Published: 2023-04-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Certain DesignJet and PageWide XL TAA compliant models may have risk of potential information disclosure if the hard disk drive is physically removed from the printer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1526?: Certain DesignJet and PageWide XL TAA compliant models may have risk of potential information disclosure if the hard disk drive is physically removed from the printer.
How severe is CVE-2023-1526?: CVE-2023-1526 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-1526 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-1526?: CVE-2023-1526 primarily affects Hp Designjet Z6 Firmware. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1526?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-1526 published?: CVE-2023-1526 was published on 2023-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_7869666-7869691-16/hpsbpi03837

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:o:hp:designjet_z6_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:designjet_z6dr_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:designjet_z9_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:designjet_z9dr_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:designjet_z9\+_pro_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:pagewide_xl_4700:_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:pagewide_xl_4500:_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:pagewide_xl_4100:_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:pagewide_xl_4600:_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:pagewide_xl_8000:_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*