How severe is CVE-2023-4499?

CVE-2023-4499 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-4499 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-4499?

CVE-2023-4499 affects Hp Thinupdate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4499?

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-2023-4499 published?

CVE-2023-4499 was published on 2023-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-4499

CVE-2023-4499 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Thinupdate with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-295.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Hp Thinupdate
Published: 2023-10-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A potential security vulnerability has been identified in the HP ThinUpdate utility (also known as HP Recovery Image and Software Download Tool) which may lead to information disclosure. HP is releasing mitigation for the potential vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-4499?: A potential security vulnerability has been identified in the HP ThinUpdate utility (also known as HP Recovery Image and Software Download Tool) which may lead to information disclosure. HP is releasing mitigation for the potential vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-4499?: CVE-2023-4499 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-4499 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-4499?: CVE-2023-4499 affects Hp Thinupdate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4499?: 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-2023-4499 published?: CVE-2023-4499 was published on 2023-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_9440593-9440618-16

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:thinupdate:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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