HP Web JetAdmin 7.x devices_update_printer_fw_upload.hts privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in HP Web JetAdmin 7.x. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file devices_update_printer_fw_upload.hts. The manipulation leads to privileges management. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2004-1856. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is preferable to disable the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in HP Web JetAdmin 7.x. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects an unknown functionality of the file devices_update_printer_fw_upload.hts. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

devices_update_printer_fw_upload.hts in HP Web JetAdmin 7.5.2546, when no password is set, allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files to the printer directory.

The bug was discovered 03/24/2004. The weakness was published 03/24/2004 by wirepair (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at sh0dan.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2004-1856 since 05/04/2005. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details as well as a exploit are known. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The exploit is available at sh0dan.org. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $5k-$25k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 12062 (HP Web Jetadmin Printer Firmware Update Script Arbitrary File Upload Weakness).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at hp.com. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 2547. In this case the pattern /plugins/hpjwja/script/devices_update_printer_fw_upload.hts is used for detection. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 2794.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (15605), Exploit-DB (23878), SecurityFocus (BID 9971†), OSVDB (4560†) and Secunia (SA11213†). Similar entry is available at VDB-576. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Recommended: Disable
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Patch: hp.com

Snort ID: 2547
Snort Message: MISC HP Web JetAdmin remote file upload attempt
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: hp.com

Advisory: sh0dan.org
Researcher: wirepair
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2004-1856 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-1856
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-575
X-Force: 15605 - HP JetAdmin file upload, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 9971 - HP Web Jetadmin Printer Firmware Update Script Arbitrary File Upload Weakness
Secunia: 11213 - HP Web JetAdmin Multiple Vulnerabilities, Less Critical
OSVDB: 4560 - HP Web JetAdmin HTS File Upload
SecuriTeam: securiteam.com
Vulnerability Center: 4545 - HP JetAdmin 7.5.2546 Allows Files Uploading, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/25/2004 09:58
Updated: 09/07/2025 06:19
Changes: 03/25/2004 09:58 (91), 06/28/2019 06:55 (1), 07/06/2025 14:07 (25), 09/07/2025 06:19 (2)
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