Absolute path traversal vulnerability in the HPInfoDLL.HPInfo.1 ActiveX control in…
Priority MEDIUM 64CWE-22Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- — Not recorded in CVSS 2.0
- Attack complexity
- Medium
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Complete · Complete · Complete
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 2.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
Absolute path traversal vulnerability in the HPInfoDLL.HPInfo.1 ActiveX control in HPInfoDLL.dll 1.0, as shipped with HP Info Center (hpinfocenter.exe) 1.0.1.1 in HP Quick Launch Button (QLBCTRL.exe, aka QLB) 6.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via the first argument to the LaunchApp method. NOTE: only a user-assisted attack is possible on Windows Vista.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.3012 98th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Public exploit Yes 1 exploit referenceTagged by the CNA
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 2
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:hp:info_center:1.0.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 1.0.1.1 | Vulnerable | Hewlett Packard Enterprise |
| cpe:2.3:a:hp:quick_launch_button:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | up to 6.3 | Vulnerable | Hewlett Packard Enterprise |
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:info_center:1.0.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 1.0.1.1 Vulnerable ·Hewlett Packard Enterprise
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:quick_launch_button:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to 6.3 Vulnerable ·Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2007-6331
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-4859-v4g5-29xv
References
Exploit 1
Advisory 1
More Hewlett Packard Enterprise Info Center vulnerabilities
- TI-2007-06039 The HPInfoDLL.HPInfo.1 ActiveX control in HPInfoDLL.dll 1.0, as shipped with HP Info… CVSS 2.0HIGH 9.3
- TI-2007-06040 The HPInfoDLL.HPInfo.1 ActiveX control in HPInfoDLL.dll 1.0, as shipped with HP Info… CVSS 2.0MEDIUM 5.8
Sources
- CVE-2007-6331 · CVE Program
- CVE-2007-6331 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-4859-v4g5-29xv · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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