RHSA-2026:48959: Important: hplip security update

Published Jul 30, 2026
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Important: hplip security update

Other sources

The hplip packages contain the Hewlett-Packard Linux Imaging and Printing Project (HPLIP), which provides drivers for Hewlett-Packard printers and multi-function peripherals.Security Fix(es): HPLIP: HPLIP: Privilege escalation and arbitrary code execution via operating system command injection (CVE-2026-8632) HPLIP: HPLIP: Arbitrary code execution and privilege escalation via integer overflow in hpcups (CVE-2026-8631) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.

— Red Hat

Affected Software

30 affected componentsFixes available
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - TUS
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Life Cycle Long Life
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Update Services for SAP Solutions
redhat/hplip<3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
redhat/hplip<3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
redhat/hplip-common<3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
redhat/hplip-common<3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
redhat/hplip-debuginfo<3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
redhat/hplip-debuginfo<3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
redhat/hplip-debugsource<3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
redhat/hplip-debugsource<3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
redhat/hplip-gui<3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
redhat/hplip-libs<3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
redhat/hplip-libs<3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
redhat/hplip-libs-debuginfo<3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
redhat/hplip-libs-debuginfo<3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
redhat/libsane-hpaio<3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
redhat/libsane-hpaio<3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
redhat/libsane-hpaio-debuginfo<3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
redhat/libsane-hpaio-debuginfo<3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
redhat/hplip<3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
redhat/hplip-common<3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
redhat/hplip-debuginfo<3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
redhat/hplip-debugsource<3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
redhat/hplip-gui<3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
redhat/hplip-libs<3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
redhat/hplip-libs-debuginfo<3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
redhat/libsane-hpaio<3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
redhat/libsane-hpaio-debuginfo<3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
3.18.4-9.el8_8.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/hplip to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/hplip-common to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/hplip-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/hplip-debugsource to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/hplip-gui to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/hplip-libs to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/hplip-libs-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/libsane-hpaio to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.18.4-9.el8_8.1
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/libsane-hpaio-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.18.4-9.el8_8.1

Event History

Jul 30, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·08:57 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:57 PM
Severity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2026:48959?

The severity of RHSA-2026:48959 is classified as high, with a score of 7.

2

What is the main issue addressed in RHSA-2026:48959?

RHSA-2026:48959 addresses a security vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation and arbitrary code execution within HPLIP.

3

How do I fix RHSA-2026:48959?

To fix RHSA-2026:48959, update your hplip packages to the latest version provided by Red Hat.

4

Which software is affected by RHSA-2026:48959?

The affected software includes redhat/hplip, redhat/hplip-common, redhat/hplip-libs, and related packages.

5

What types of vulnerabilities are included in RHSA-2026:48959?

RHSA-2026:48959 includes vulnerabilities related to Integer Overflow and Command Injection.

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