CVE-2026-12555 HP Easy Start for macOS - Security Update

High 7.7 Published Updated

An attacker can escalate privileges on macOS systems using HP Easy Start, requiring users to update the application.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-12555?

CVE-2026-12555 is a high-severity vulnerability in HP Easy Start for macOS, published on 24 Aug 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official 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.

Weakness: CWE-379

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-12555?

How do I fix CVE-2026-12555?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-12555 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-12555 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-12555 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9jpq-gp3p-pv2f.

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