Remote Code Execution and Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities in HPLIP by HP

CVE-2026-91099

What is CVE-2026-91099?

HP has identified multiple vulnerabilities in its HPLIP software, which may expose systems to potential attacks. These software components can be exploited to enable remote code execution, allowing attackers to run arbitrary commands on the affected system. Additionally, the vulnerabilities may facilitate privilege escalation, permitting unauthorized users to gain elevated access rights. Other risks include the possibility of denial of service, information disclosure, and unauthorized modification of files, all of which could compromise system integrity and data confidentiality. Users are advised to update to the latest version to mitigate these risks.

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