CVE-2010-4107

What it is

The default configuration of the PJL Access value in the File System External Access settings on HP LaserJet MFP printers, Color LaserJet MFP printers, and LaserJet 4100, 4200, 4300, 5100, 8150, and 9000 printers enables PJL commands that use the device's filesystem, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a command inside a print job, as demonstrated by a directory traversal attack.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure.

Exploit odds

13.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2010-11-17 16:00 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-16 23:24 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 13.5% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 7.8 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2010-11-17 16:00 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 23:24 UTC

Exploit probability

13.5% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-22 · Path traversal

Record status

Modified

Affected

• HP 9000
• HP Color Laserjet Mfp
• HP Laserjet 4100
• HP Laserjet 4200
• HP Laserjet 4300
• HP Laserjet 5100
• HP Laserjet 8150
• HP Laserjet Mfp

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 7.8

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

Complete

Integrity

None

Availability

None

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