Information Disclosure Risk in HP Card Readers B Models

CVE-2025-11998

What is CVE-2025-11998?

HP Card Readers B Models (X3D03B & Y7C05B) are susceptible to a vulnerability that facilitates information disclosure under specific conditions. This occurs when an NFC device, such as a smartphone or smartwatch, is near the card reader during card swipe events, potentially allowing previous user identities to be established and misused. It's crucial for users to ensure their NFC devices are secured and to monitor access to these card readers to mitigate the associated risks.

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