Remote Code Execution and Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities in HPLIP by HP
CVE-2026-91098

8.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

HP
Status
HP Linux Imaging And Printing Software (HPlip)
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 September 2026

What is CVE-2026-91098?

HP has disclosed significant vulnerabilities within its HPLIP software, affecting various components. These vulnerabilities may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely, escalate privileges, deny service, disclose sensitive information, or modify files without authorization, depending on specific conditions. Users are encouraged to update to the latest version to mitigate these risks.

Affected Version(s)

HP Linux Imaging and Printing Software (HPLIP) Linux 0

References

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_15646959-156469...

CVSS V4

Score:
8.6
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Trung Nguyen (@everping) of CyStack
Nir Yehoshua, Cipher Security Labs
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