CVE-2026-12554: HP Easy Start for macOS - Security Update
Published Aug 24, 2026
·Updated
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 Software
1 affected component
HP Easy Start for macOS<2.16.7.260722
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
HP Easy Start for macOSto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.16.7.260722
Event History
Aug 24, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:58 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
Which installations need to be updated?
HP Easy Start for macOS versions prior to 2.16.7.260722 are affected. Update the software to version 2.16.7.260722 or later.
2
What is the potential impact of exploitation?
The identified potential vulnerabilities may allow escalation of privilege.