How severe is CVE-2024-5143?

CVE-2024-5143 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-5143 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-5143?

CVE-2024-5143 primarily affects Hp W1a78a 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-2024-5143?

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

Does CVE-2024-5143 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-5143 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46397.

When was CVE-2024-5143 published?

CVE-2024-5143 was published on 2024-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-5143

CVE-2024-5143 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp W1a78a Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-46397
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Hp W1a78a Firmware
Published: 2024-05-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A user with device administrative privileges can change existing SMTP server settings on the device, without having to re-enter SMTP server credentials. By redirecting send-to-email traffic to the new server, the original SMTP server credentials may potentially be exposed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-5143?: A user with device administrative privileges can change existing SMTP server settings on the device, without having to re-enter SMTP server credentials. By redirecting send-to-email traffic to the new server, the original SMTP server credentials may potentially be exposed.
How severe is CVE-2024-5143?: CVE-2024-5143 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-5143 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-5143?: CVE-2024-5143 primarily affects Hp W1a78a 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-2024-5143?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-5143 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-5143 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46397.
When was CVE-2024-5143 published?: CVE-2024-5143 was published on 2024-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_10643804-10643841-16/HPSBPI03941

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:o:hp:w1a78a_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:w1a80a_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:w1a79a_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:w1a82a_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:w1a81a_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:w1a77a_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:w1a76a_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:w1a75a_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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