CVE-2024-8733 HP One Agent Software – Potential Privilege Escalation
An attacker can escalate privileges on HP PCs using the HP One Agent software, requiring users to install vendor-provided updates.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-8733?
CVE-2024-8733 is a high-severity vulnerability in HP, Inc. HP One Agent Software, published on 2 Oct 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A potential security vulnerability has been identified in the HP One Agent for certain HP PC products, which might allow for escalation of privilege. HP is releasing software updates to mitigate this potential vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-426
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-8733?
How do I fix CVE-2024-8733?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-8733 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-8733 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-8733 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g6pp-r2gc-mp5r.