CVE-2024-5143: Medium severity HP W1a75a Firmware vulnerability

Published May 23, 2024
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

16 affected components
All of the following
HP W1a75a Firmware<002_2413A
HP W1a75a
All of the following
HP W1a76a Firmware<002_2413A
HP W1a76a
All of the following
HP W1a77a Firmware<002_2413A
HP W1a77a
All of the following
HP W1a81a Firmware<002_2413A
HP W1a81a
All of the following
HP W1a82a Firmware<002_2413A
HP W1a82a
All of the following
HP W1a79a Firmware<002_2413A
HP W1a79a
All of the following
HP W1a80a Firmware<002_2413A
HP W1a80a
All of the following
HP W1a78a Firmware<002_2413A
HP W1a78a

Event History

May 23, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:58 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-5143?

CVE-2024-5143 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of SMTP server credentials.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-5143?

To fix CVE-2024-5143, ensure that device administrative privileges are restricted and upgrade to the latest firmware version provided by HP.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-5143?

CVE-2024-5143 affects users of specific HP device firmware versions below 002_2413A.

4

What does CVE-2024-5143 allow a user to do?

CVE-2024-5143 allows a user with device administrative privileges to modify SMTP server settings without re-entering credentials.

5

How can CVE-2024-5143 impact email communication?

CVE-2024-5143 can redirect email traffic, potentially exposing sensitive SMTP server credentials to unauthorized users.

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