What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-2268?

CVE-2025-2268 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-2268?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

6Gx09A Firmware CVE-2025-2268

MEDIUM

Improper Handling of Unexpected Data Type (CWE-241)

2025-03-14 hp-security-alert@hp.com

Denial Of Service HP 6Gx09A Firmware 6Gx09E Firmware 9Yf91E Firmware 9Yg02E Firmware 9Yg05E Firmware 6Gw71A Firmware 6Gw99A Firmware 6Gx00A Firmware 6Gx03A Firmware 6Gx04A Firmware 6Gx05A Firmware 6Gx06A Firmware 9Yf88A Firmware 9Yf89A Firmware 9Yf90A Firmware 9Yf91A Firmware 9Yf92A Firmware 9Yf94A Firmware 9Yf95A Firmware 9Yf96A Firmware 9Yf97A Firmware 9Yf98A Firmware 9Yg02A Firmware 9Yg05A Firmware 9Yg08A Firmware 9Yg09A Firmware 9Yg10A Firmware 9Yg11A Firmware 1Y7D4A Firmware 2A129A Firmware 2A130A Firmware 2U589A Firmware 2U589F Firmware 7Md69A Firmware 7Md70A Firmware 7Md70F Firmware 7Md71A Firmware 7Md72A Firmware 7Md73A Firmware 7Md74A Firmware 6Gw99E Firmware 6Gx00E Firmware 6Gx01A Firmware 6Gx02E Firmware 6Gx05E Firmware 7Md75A Firmware 7Md76A Firmware 2A130E Firmware 2U589E Firmware 6Hu08A Firmware 7Md70E Firmware 7Md72E Firmware 7Md74E Firmware 7Md76E Firmware

6.9

CVSS 4.0 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-241 OWASP Top 10:2025 A06:2021 - Vulnerable and Outdated Components ASVS 5.0 V2 - Validation and Business Logic Improper handling of unexpected data type
Impact	CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.17%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the medium-severity affected system.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).

No patch listed yet 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026

The HP LaserJet MFP M232-M237 Printer Series may be vulnerable to a denial of service attack when a specially crafted request message is sent via Internet Printing Protocol (IPP). Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.9), 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. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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This vulnerability is classified under CWE-241. The HP LaserJet MFP M232-M237 Printer Series may be vulnerable to a denial of service attack when a specially crafted request message is sent via Internet Printing Protocol (IPP). Affected products include: Hp 6Gx09A Firmware, Hp 6Gx09E Firmware, Hp 9Yf91E Firmware, Hp 9Yg02E Firmware, Hp 9Yg05E Firmware.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 6.9 MEDIUM

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Attack Requirements

None

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Vulnerable system: Confidentiality

None

Vulnerable system: Integrity

None

Vulnerable system: Availability

Low

Subsequent system: Confidentiality

None

Subsequent system: Integrity

None

Subsequent system: Availability

None

DescriptionCVE.org

The HP LaserJet MFP M232-M237 Printer Series may be vulnerable to a denial of service attack when a specially crafted request message is sent via Internet Printing Protocol (IPP).

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

CVE-2025-2268 presents notable security risk rated CVSS 6.9. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.

Business Impact: Moderate

Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict network access and enable monitoring.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.2%

Top 61% exploitable

Data Quality

3 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

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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 MEDIUM

CISA KEV No

Public POC No

EPSS 0.2%

Patch available No

Active threat No

Deciding rule

MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)

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.