CVE-2026-17639
Received Received - Intake

Denial of Service in HP Smart Tank All-in-One Printers

Publication date: 2026-08-17

Last updated on: 2026-08-17

Assigner: HP Inc.

Description
Certain HP Smart Tank All-in-One printers may be potentially vulnerable to a denial of service condition that allows an unauthenticated attacker to cause the device to become unavailable by sending multiple concurrent HTTP requests.

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Published
2026-08-17
Last Modified
2026-08-17
Generated
2026-08-17
AI Q&A
2026-08-17
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-17639
EUVD
EUVD-2026-60359

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
hp smart_tank_all-in-one_printer *
hp smart_tank_all-in-one_printers *

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-400 The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability affects certain HP Smart Tank All-in-One printers. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit it by sending multiple concurrent HTTP requests, causing a denial of service that makes the device unavailable.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, monitor network traffic for unusually high volumes of concurrent HTTP requests targeting HP Smart Tank All-in-One printers. Check printer logs for repeated failed connection attempts or unresponsive devices. Use network scanning tools like nmap to identify affected HP printer models on your network.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, the printer may become unresponsive, disrupting printing tasks and network operations. This could lead to downtime in environments relying on these devices for critical functions.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could impact compliance with GDPR or HIPAA by potentially disrupting the availability of network-connected printers, which may be used to process or store sensitive data. A denial of service condition could lead to unauthorized access or delays in accessing critical information, affecting data integrity and availability requirements under these regulations.

Mitigation Strategies

Disable unnecessary HTTP services on affected HP Smart Tank printers and restrict network access to printer management interfaces. Monitor network traffic for unusual HTTP request patterns targeting printer IPs.

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