CVE-2026-8631 – HP Linux Imaging and Printing Software
CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL
“A core printing service opened the door to full system compromise.”
HP addressed a critical vulnerability in its Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) software that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. The flaw exists in how the software processes certain inputs, creating an opportunity for malicious actors to exploit the printing workflow and gain elevated access to the underlying system.
CVE-2026-8631 has a CVSS score of 9.3, which is Critical severity. There is no confirmed evidence of active exploitation at this time. The patch secures the vulnerable component and prevents unauthorized code execution through the affected processing path.
Key Details
- Affected Product
- Hp Linux Imaging And Printing
- Attack Vector
- Network
- Attack Complexity
- Low
- Privileges Required
- None
- User Interaction
- None
- CWE Classification
- CWE-122
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