CVE-2013-6427

Name: CVE-2013-6427
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-12-09T18:55:10.327+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2013-6427 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. upgrade.py in the hp-upgrade service in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) 3.x through 3.13.11 launches a program from an http URL, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code by gaining control over the client-server data stream.. EPSS estimates a 3.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

upgrade.py in the hp-upgrade service in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) 3.x through 3.13.11 launches a program from an http URL, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code by gaining control over the client-server data stream.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.94%

89.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hp	Linux Imaging And Printing Project	3.9.2
Hp	Linux Imaging And Printing Project	3.9.4
Hp	Linux Imaging And Printing Project	3.9.4b
Hp	Linux Imaging And Printing Project	3.9.6
Hp	Linux Imaging And Printing Project	3.9.8
Hp	Linux Imaging And Printing Project	3.9.10
Hp	Linux Imaging And Printing Project	3.9.12
Hp	Linux Imaging And Printing Project	3.10.2
Hp	Linux Imaging And Printing Project	3.10.5
Hp	Linux Imaging And Printing Project	3.10.6
Hp	Linux Imaging And Printing Project	3.10.9
Hp	Linux Imaging And Printing Project	3.11.1
Hp	Linux Imaging And Printing Project	3.11.3
Hp	Linux Imaging And Printing Project	3.11.3a
Hp	Linux Imaging And Printing Project	3.11.5
Hp	Linux Imaging And Printing Project	3.11.7
Hp	Linux Imaging And Printing Project	3.11.10
Hp	Linux Imaging And Printing Project	3.11.12
Hp	Linux Imaging And Printing Project	3.12.2
Hp	Linux Imaging And Printing Project	3.12.4
Hp	Linux Imaging And Printing Project	3.12.6
Hp	Linux Imaging And Printing Project	3.12.9
Hp	Linux Imaging And Printing Project	3.12.10
Hp	Linux Imaging And Printing Project	3.12.11
Hp	Linux Imaging And Printing Project	3.13.2
Hp	Linux Imaging And Printing Project	3.13.3
Hp	Linux Imaging And Printing Project	3.13.4
Hp	Linux Imaging And Printing Project	3.13.5
Hp	Linux Imaging And Printing Project	3.13.6
Hp	Linux Imaging And Printing Project	3.13.7
Hp	Linux Imaging And Printing Project	3.13.8
Hp	Linux Imaging And Printing Project	3.13.9
Hp	Linux Imaging And Printing Project	3.13.10

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 9, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-6427?

How severe is CVE-2013-6427?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-6427 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6427?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST