CVE-2025-43490: hp, inc. hp hotkey support software Link Following
CVSS: 8.4v4.0HighDeferred
Published 15-08-2025Last modified 11-09-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2025-43490 is a high (CVSS 8.4) Link Following vulnerability in hp, inc. hp hotkey support software. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 5.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.4/10
010
High · v4.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.17%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 15-08-2025PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 11-09-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A potential security vulnerability has been identified in the HPAudioAnalytics service included in the HP Hotkey Support software, which might allow escalation of privilege. HP is releasing software updates to mitigate the potential vulnerability.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 8.4Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST8.4HighCVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
EPSS trend
Probability
0.17%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
5%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.17% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.17%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Hp, inc.1 product
- hp hotkey support softwareSee HP security bulletin reference for affected versions
1 vendor · 1 product