Vulnerability · Published Aug 24, 2026 · Assigned by hp
CVE-2026-12555HP Easy Start for macOS - Security Update
High 7.7
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in HP Easy Start for macOS from HP Inc. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.4% (higher than 34% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 4.0)7.7High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.4%top 65.9% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official 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.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| HP Inc | HP Easy Start for macOS | 0 – before 2.16.7.260722 |
Weakness: CWE-379 · Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N