Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2004-1857?

Affected: Web Jetadmin (Hp) versions 7.5.2546. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2004-1857 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2004-1857 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2004-1857?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2004-1857?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2004-1857 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2004-1857

LowPublic exploit

Directory traversal vulnerability in setinfo.hts in HP Web Jetadmin 7.5.2546 allows remote authenticated attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..

Published Mar 24, 2004 · Updated Apr 15, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2004-1857 is a low-severity vulnerability (CVSS 2.1 v2) affecting Web Jetadmin (Hp).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

2.1

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

87%

Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in setinfo.hts in HP Web Jetadmin 7.5.2546 allows remote authenticated attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the setinclude parameter.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Web JetadminHp	7.5.2546	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Mar 24, 2004
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026

References

advisorySSRT4700
exploitExploitDB-23879
exploitExploitDB-23880
exploit9972
other20040324 HP Web JetAdmin vulnerabilities.

1 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Directory traversal vulnerability in setinfo.hts in HP Web Jetadmin 7.5.2546 allows remote authenticated attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..
Affected: Web Jetadmin (Hp) versions 7.5.2546. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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