CVE-2013-4807 in LaserJet Pro
Summary
by MITRE
Unspecified vulnerability on the HP LaserJet Pro P1102w, P1606dn, M1212nf MFP, M1213nf MFP, M1214nfh MFP, M1216nfh MFP, M1217nfw MFP, M1218nfs MFP, and CP1025nw with firmware before 2013-07-26 20130703 allows remote attackers to modify data via unknown vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/22/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2013-4807 affects several HP LaserJet Pro and MFP devices including the P1102w, P1606dn, and various M1212nf, M1213nf, M1214nfh, M1216nfh, M1217nfw, M1218nfs models along with the CP1025nw printer. This unspecified vulnerability exists in firmware versions prior to the 2013-07-26 release dated 20130703, indicating a critical security gap that was not fully disclosed in the initial vulnerability report. The affected devices operate with embedded web servers that provide remote management capabilities, making them susceptible to unauthorized access and data manipulation through network-based attacks.
The technical flaw lies in the insufficient authentication and authorization mechanisms within the web interface of these HP devices, allowing remote attackers to exploit unknown vectors to modify data without proper credentials. This vulnerability falls under the category of weak authentication and access control issues, which aligns with CWE-287 - Improper Authentication and CWE-312 - Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information. The attack surface is particularly concerning as these devices are commonly deployed in enterprise environments where they may be accessible from untrusted networks, and the lack of proper access controls creates opportunities for privilege escalation and data manipulation.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant for organizations relying on these HP printer models, as remote attackers can potentially alter print jobs, modify device configurations, or access sensitive data stored within the printer's memory. The vulnerability enables man-in-the-middle attacks where malicious actors can intercept and modify communications between the printer and network management systems. This represents a critical threat to enterprise security, particularly in environments where document security is paramount, such as financial institutions, healthcare organizations, and government agencies. The attack vectors are not fully specified, which suggests that multiple pathways exist for exploitation including possible web interface manipulation, protocol vulnerabilities, or firmware update mechanisms that lack proper validation.
Organizations should immediately implement mitigations including firmware updates to the latest available versions, network segmentation to isolate printer devices from critical systems, and implementation of network monitoring to detect unauthorized access attempts. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of regular firmware updates and proper network security controls, as outlined in the mitre ATT&CK framework under T1071.004 - Application Layer Protocol: DNS and T1566 - Phishing. Additional protective measures should include disabling unnecessary network services, implementing strong access controls, and establishing regular security audits of networked printing devices to prevent unauthorized modifications and maintain data integrity across enterprise environments.