CVE-2004-1856

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

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.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 95.8%
KEV: Not listed

Published

March 24, 2004

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (10)

cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108016019623003&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://sh0dan.org/files/hpjadmadv.txt
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/6492
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9971
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15605
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108016019623003&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://sh0dan.org/files/hpjadmadv.txt
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/6492
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9971
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15605

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-23878✓ verified
First seen Mar 24, 2004
HP Web Jetadmin 7.5.2456 - Printer Firmware Update Script Arbitrary File Upload
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2004-1856?

CVE-2004-1856 is a none vulnerability published on March 24, 2004. devicesupdateprinterfwupload.hts in HP Web JetAdmin 7.5.2546, when no password is set, allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files to the printer directory.

When was CVE-2004-1856 disclosed?

CVE-2004-1856 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on March 24, 2004, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2004-1856 actively exploited?

CVE-2004-1856 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 95.8% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2004-1856?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2004-1856, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2004-1856

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