CVE-2026-91099
hplip: HPLIP: Multiple vulnerabilities enabling local code execution and privilege escalation
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
Review impact separately from score.
Published · September 17, 2026
Updated · October 25, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in HPLIP (HP Linux Imaging and Printing) software. Multiple vulnerabilities exist in several software components that could potentially allow a local attacker to achieve local code execution, escalate privileges, cause a denial of service (DoS), disclose sensitive information, or modify files without authorization under certain conditions.
CVSS score applicability
The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.
Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.1CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
CWE-266 · Incorrect Privilege Assignment