CVE-2024-5143: A user with device administrative privileges can change existing SMTP server settings on the device, without h

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-5143?

w1a78a firmware: upgrade to 002_2413A; w1a80a firmware: upgrade to 002_2413A; w1a79a firmware: upgrade to 002_2413A. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-5143 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5143 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-5143 affect?

CVE-2024-5143 affects w1a78a firmware, w1a80a firmware, w1a79a firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). A user with device administrative privileges can change existing SMTP server settings on the device, without having to re-enter SMTP server credentials. By redirecting send-to-email traffic to the new server, the original SMTP server crede

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-5143?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-5143 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting w1a78a firmware, w1a80a firmware, w1a79a firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A user with device administrative privileges can change existing SMTP server settings on the device, without having to re-enter SMTP server credentials. By redirecting send-to-email traffic to the new server, the original SMTP server credentials may potentially be exposed.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-306
Published	2024-05-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HP Inc. · Vendor: hp

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-05-23 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hp w1a78a firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 002_2413A

Fixed in: 002_2413A

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

hp w1a80a firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 002_2413A

Fixed in: 002_2413A

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

hp w1a79a firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 002_2413A

Fixed in: 002_2413A

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

hp w1a82a firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 002_2413A

Fixed in: 002_2413A

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

hp w1a81a firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 002_2413A

Fixed in: 002_2413A

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

hp w1a77a firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 002_2413A

Fixed in: 002_2413A

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-5143?

w1a78a firmware: upgrade to 002_2413A; w1a80a firmware: upgrade to 002_2413A; w1a79a firmware: upgrade to 002_2413A. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-5143 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5143 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-5143 affect?

CVE-2024-5143 affects w1a78a firmware, w1a80a firmware, w1a79a firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). A user with device administrative privileges can change existing SMTP server settings on the device, without having to re-enter SMTP server credentials. By redirecting send-to-email traffic to the new server, the original SMTP server crede

How urgent is CVE-2024-5143?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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