CVE-2026-12555
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Privilege Escalation in HP Easy Start for macOS

Publication date: 2026-08-24

Last updated on: 2026-08-24

Assigner: HP Inc.

Description
Potential security vulnerabilities have been identified in HP Easy Start for macOS, versions prior to 2.16.7.260722. These potential vulnerabilities may lead to escalation of privilege. HP is releasing updates to mitigate these potential vulnerabilities.

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Published
2026-08-24
Last Modified
2026-08-24
Generated
2026-08-24
AI Q&A
2026-08-24
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-12555
EUVD
EUVD-2026-64949

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Vendor Product Version / Range
hp easy_start to 2.16.7.260722 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-379 The product creates a temporary file in a directory whose permissions allow unintended actors to determine the file's existence or otherwise access that file.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability affects HP Easy Start for macOS versions before 2.16.7.260722. It may allow an attacker to gain higher privileges on the system than intended, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control.

Detection Guidance

The provided CVE data does not include specific detection methods or commands for identifying this vulnerability on a network or system. General steps like checking installed versions of HP Easy Start against 2.16.7.260722 or monitoring for unusual privilege escalation events may be considered.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could let an attacker perform actions with elevated permissions, such as installing malicious software, accessing sensitive data, or modifying system settings without your knowledge.

Compliance Impact

The provided CVE data does not specify direct impacts on compliance with standards like GDPR or HIPAA. The vulnerability involves potential privilege escalation in HP Easy Start for macOS, which could lead to unauthorized access or control. Such issues may indirectly affect compliance by increasing risks of data breaches or unauthorized data handling, but no explicit details are provided.

Mitigation Strategies

Update HP Easy Start for macOS to version 2.16.7.260722 or later to address the potential privilege escalation vulnerabilities. Remove or disable any outdated versions of the software if updates are not immediately feasible.

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