CVE-2001-1040 json
HP LaserJet, and possibly other JetDirect devices, resets the admin password when the device is turned off, which could allow remote attack…
published 2001-08-31 25 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2001-1021
- cvss
- 6.4
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.5%
- EPSS 2.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 84%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
HP LaserJet, and possibly other JetDirect devices, resets the admin password when the device is turned off, which could allow remote attackers to access the device without the password.
Patch / fix
- securityfocus.com/bid/3132 advisory
Exploit prediction
2.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 84% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.4 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:P |
References
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/3132
vdb-entry, patch, vendor-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/archive/1/201224
mailing-list, vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2001-1040
- NVD CVE-2001-1040
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