HP Easy Start macOS < 2.16.7.260722 privilege escalation
CVE-2026-12554 Published on August 24, 2026
HP Easy Start for macOS - Security Update
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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-12554 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
Use of Unmaintained Third Party Components
The product relies on third-party components that are not actively supported or maintained by the original developer or a trusted proxy for the original developer.
Affected Versions
HP Inc HP Easy Start for macOS:- Before 2.16.7.260722 is affected.