CVE-2025-11531: hp inc hp system event utility Path Traversal

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2025-11531 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Path Traversal vulnerability in hp inc hp system event utility. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 32.3% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 09-12-2025
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 09-12-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

HP System Event Utility and Omen Gaming Hub might allow execution of certain files outside of their restricted paths. This potential vulnerability was remediated with HP System Event Utility version 3.2.12 and Omen Gaming Hub version 1101.2511.101.0.

• CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.