CVE-2023-5671 Privilege escalation in HP Print and Scan Doctor for Windows
An attacker can escalate privileges on Windows systems using HP Print and Scan Doctor, requiring users to update the software.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-5671?
CVE-2023-5671 is a high-severity vulnerability in HP Print and Scan Doctor for Windows, published on 25 Oct 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
HP Print and Scan Doctor for Windows may potentially be vulnerable to escalation of privilege. HP is releasing software updates to mitigate the potential vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-5671?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hp Print and Scan Doctor.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5671?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-5671 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-5671 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-5671 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in HP Print and Scan Doctor for Windows
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8xgj-m9mm-wfh4.