CVE-2025-2268: The HP LaserJet MFP M232-M237 Printer Series may be vulnerable to a denial of service attack when a specially

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-2268?

6gx09a firmware: upgrade to 2025-03-24; 6gx09e firmware: upgrade to 2025-03-24; 9yf91e firmware: upgrade to 2025-03-24. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-2268 being exploited?

CVE-2025-2268 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-2025-2268 affect?

CVE-2025-2268 affects 6gx09a firmware, 6gx09e firmware, 9yf91e firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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).

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-2268?

Priority 41/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-2268 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting 6gx09a firmware, 6gx09e firmware, 9yf91e firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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).

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-241
Published	2025-03-14
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

2025-03-14 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hp 6gx09a firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 2025-03-24

Fixed in: 2025-03-24

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 6gx09e firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 2025-03-24

Fixed in: 2025-03-24

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 9yf91e firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 2025-03-24

Fixed in: 2025-03-24

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 9yg02e firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 2025-03-24

Fixed in: 2025-03-24

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 9yg05e firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 2025-03-24

Fixed in: 2025-03-24

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 6gw71a firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 2025-03-24

Fixed in: 2025-03-24

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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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-2268?

6gx09a firmware: upgrade to 2025-03-24; 6gx09e firmware: upgrade to 2025-03-24; 9yf91e firmware: upgrade to 2025-03-24. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-2268 being exploited?

CVE-2025-2268 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-2025-2268 affect?

CVE-2025-2268 affects 6gx09a firmware, 6gx09e firmware, 9yf91e firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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).

How urgent is CVE-2025-2268?

Priority 41/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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