CVE-2025-12785: HP Color LaserJet MFP M478-M479 series · Information Exposure
Affects HP Color LaserJet MFP M478-M479 seriesSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.9 Medium.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 25% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 13 Nov 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| HP Inc HP Color LaserJet MFP M478-M479 series | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Restrict administrative access to HP Color LaserJet MFP M478-M479 printers using strong authentication methods and network segmentation to limit exposure. 2. Monitor and audit changes to scan/send destination addresses and LDAP server configurations to detect unauthorized modifications promptly. 3. Implement strict access controls on LDAP servers and ensure that printer accounts have minimal necessary privileges. 4. Regularly review and update printer firmware and software; apply vendor patches as soon as they become available. 5. Employ network-level protections such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems to monitor printer traffic and detect anomalous behavior. 6. Educate IT staff on secure printer configuration and the risks associated with administrative credential exposure. 7. Consider isolating printer management interfaces from general user networks to reduce attack surface. 8. Use encrypted communication channels (e.g., LDAPS) between printers and LDAP servers to protect credentials in transit.
Description
Certain HP LaserJet Pro printers may be vulnerable to information disclosure leading to credential exposure by altering the scan/send destination address and/or modifying the LDAP Server.