High severity · published Aug 24, 2026
CVE-2026-12556
HP Easy Start for macOS - Security Update
7.7
CVSS
0.3%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
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.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.3% · higher than 17% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
HE
HP Easy Start for macOS · HP Inc
before <2.16.7.260722 · source: vendor
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-12556
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-12556
ciphersecuritylabs.com
https://ciphersecuritylabs.com/papers/rooted-in-trust-breaking-hp-easy-starts-macos-privilege-boundaries/
support.hp.com
https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_15512340-15512362-16/hpsbpi04124
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