CVE-2007-5208
HighPublic exploithpssd in Hewlett-Packard Linux Imaging and Printing Project (hplip) 1.x and 2.x before 2.7.10 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a from address, which is not properly handled when invoking sendmail.
Published Oct 13, 2007 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2007-5208, DSA-1462-1, DTSA-72-1
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2007-5208 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.6 v2) affecting Linux Imaging And Printing Project (Hp), hplip (debian), hpijs (oracle) and 5 more products.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Linux Imaging And Printing Project 2.7.10, hpijs 1:1.6.7-4.1.el5_0.3, hplip 0:1.6.7-4.1.el5_0.3.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
7.6
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
67%
Higher than 99.3% 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
hpssd in Hewlett-Packard Linux Imaging and Printing Project (hplip) 1.x and 2.x before 2.7.10 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a from address, which is not properly handled when invoking sendmail.
Affected Products
22 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Imaging And Printing ProjectHp | 1.0 | 2.7.10 |
| hplipdebian | See advisory | 1.6.10-4.3 |
| hpijsoracle | See advisory | 1:1.6.7-4.1.el5_0.3 |
| libsane-hpaiooracle | See advisory | 1.6.7-4.1.el5_0.3 |
| hplip-develsuse | See advisory | 3.21.6-1.2 |
Patched Releases
Linux Imaging And Printing Project
2.7.10
hpijs
1:1.6.7-4.1.el5_0.3
hplip
0:1.6.7-4.1.el5_0.3, 1.6.10-3etch1, 1.6.10-4.2+lenny1, 1.6.10-4.3, 1.6.7-4.1.el5_0.3, 3.21.6-1.2
hplip-devel
3.21.6-1.2
hplip-hpijs
3.21.6-1.2
hplip-sane
3.21.6-1.2
hplip-scan-utils
3.21.6-1.2
libsane-hpaio
1.6.7-4.1.el5_0.3
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 13, 2007
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
- advisoryRHSA-2007:0960
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2007-5208
- patchRHSA-2007:0960
- exploitMSF hplip_hpssd_exec.rb
- exploitExploitDB-16837
FAQ
Common Questions.
hpssd in Hewlett-Packard Linux Imaging and Printing Project (hplip) 1.x and 2.x before 2.7.10 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a from address, which is not properly handled when invoking sendmail.
Affected: Linux Imaging And Printing Project (Hp) versions 1.0; hplip (debian); hpijs (oracle), among others. 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.
Fixed versions are available, including Linux Imaging And Printing Project 2.7.10, hpijs 1:1.6.7-4.1.el5_0.3, hplip 0:1.6.7-4.1.el5_0.3.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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