What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-5749?

CVE-2024-5749 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.2%.

F9A29A Firmware CVE-2024-5749

HIGH

Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306)

2024-10-15 hp-security-alert@hp.com

Authentication Bypass HP F9A29A Firmware F9A29B Firmware T5D66A Firmware 1Jl02B Firmware T5D67A Firmware F9A29C Firmware F9A29D Firmware F9A29E Firmware F9A29G Firmware F9A30A Firmware F9A30B Firmware F9A30C Firmware F9A30D Firmware F9A30E Firmware F9A30G Firmware

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: hp

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-306 OWASP Top 10:2025 A07:2025 - Authentication Failures ASVS 5.0 V6 - Authentication Authentication required for critical functions MITRE ATT&CK 1 technique across 1 tactic: Initial Access The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. Sign in to read
Impact	CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	A remote attacker could access critical functionality without authentication by sending crafted requests to the affected application. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).

No patch listed yet 1.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

Certain HP DesignJet products may be vulnerable to credential reflection which allow viewing SMTP server credentials. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Require authentication for all sensitive operations, implement defense in depth.

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This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306), which allows attackers to access critical functionality without authentication. Certain HP DesignJet products may be vulnerable to credential reflection which allow viewing SMTP server credentials. Affected products include: Hp F9A29A Firmware, Hp F9A29B Firmware, Hp F9A29C Firmware, Hp F9A29D Firmware, Hp F9A29E Firmware.

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Severity by source

Vendor (hp) PRIMARY 7.5 HIGH

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

Primary rating from Vendor (hp) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: hp

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

DescriptionCVE.org

Certain HP DesignJet products may be vulnerable to credential reflection which allow viewing SMTP server credentials.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

1.2%

Top 35% exploitable

Data Quality

2 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity HIGH

CISA KEV No

Public POC No

EPSS 1.2%

Patch available No

Active threat No

Deciding rule

HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.