CVE-2026-4682

CVE-2026-4682 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7. 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-121.

Key facts

Description

Certain HP DeskJet All in One devices may be vulnerable to remote code execution caused by a buffer overflow when specially crafted Web Services for Devices (WSD) scan requests are improperly validated and handled by the MFP. WSD Scan is a Microsoft Windows–based network scanning protocol that allows a PC to discover scanners (and MFPs) on a network and send scan jobs to them without requiring vendor specific drivers or utilities.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-4682?
Certain HP DeskJet All in One devices may be vulnerable to remote code execution caused by a buffer overflow when specially crafted Web Services for Devices (WSD) scan requests are improperly validated and handled by the MFP. WSD Scan is a Microsoft Windows–based network scanning protocol that allows a PC to discover scanners (and MFPs) on a network and send scan jobs to them without requiring vendor specific drivers or utilities.
How severe is CVE-2026-4682?
CVE-2026-4682 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2026-4682 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-4682?
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.
Does CVE-2026-4682 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-4682 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-22949.
When was CVE-2026-4682 published?
CVE-2026-4682 was published on 2026-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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