CVE-2021-3705

Name: CVE-2021-3705
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-01T14:15:07.9+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.79%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-3705 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Potential security vulnerabilities have been discovered on a certain HP LaserJet Pro printer that may allow an unauthorized user to reconfigure, reset the device.. EPSS estimates a 1.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Potential security vulnerabilities have been discovered on a certain HP LaserJet Pro printer that may allow an unauthorized user to reconfigure, reset the device.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.79%

75.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hp	Laserjet Pro J8h61a Firmware	>= 20210810
Hp	Laserjet Pro J8h60a Firmware	>= 20210810

References

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_4411563-4411589-16/hpsbpi03741Vendor Advisory
https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_4411563-4411589-16/hpsbpi03741Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 1, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-3705?

Potential security vulnerabilities have been discovered on a certain HP LaserJet Pro printer that may allow an unauthorized user to reconfigure, reset the device.

How severe is CVE-2021-3705?

CVE-2021-3705 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-3705?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-3705?

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Source: NVD / NIST