CVE-2026-15431: HP Support Assistant – Potential Escalation of Privilege
A potential security vulnerability has been identified in the HP Support Assistant for versions prior to 9.53.2.0. The vulnerability could potentially allow a local attacker to escalate privileges due to insufficient access controls.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
HP Support Assistantto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.53.2.0
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can exploit this issue?
Exploitation requires a local attacker. The provided information does not indicate that it can be exploited remotely.
Which installations are affected?
HP Support Assistant versions earlier than 9.53.2.0 are affected. The provided information does not specify operating systems, configurations, or whether the vulnerable component is installed by default.
What should be done to remediate the issue?
Update HP Support Assistant to version 9.53.2.0 or later. No temporary mitigation is provided in the available information.
How can I determine whether a system is exposed?
Check the installed HP Support Assistant version. Systems running a version earlier than 9.53.2.0 should be treated as affected.