hp SA <9.47.41: Local Priv Esc via File Write
CVE-2025-10578 Published on October 1, 2025
HP Support Assistant - Potential Escalation of Privilege
A potential security vulnerability has been identified in the HP Support Assistant for versions prior to 9.47.41.0. The vulnerability could potentially allow a local attacker to escalate privileges via an arbitrary file write.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-10578 is exploitable with local system access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
Improper Privilege Management
The software does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-10578
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Affected Versions
HP Inc. HP Support Assistant Version See HP Security Bulletin reference for affected versions. is unknown by CVE-2025-10578Exploit Probability
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