CVE-2026-12555: hp inc hp easy start for macos
CVSS: 7.7v4.0HighDeferred
Published 24-08-2026Last modified 03-09-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-12555 is a high (CVSS 7.7) vulnerability in hp inc hp easy start for macos. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 28.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.7/10
010
High · v4.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.36%
0%100%
Low · +0.13 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 24-08-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-09-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
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.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.7Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.7HighCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/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
0.36%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
29%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.13 pp
From 0.24% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.36%
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 inc1 product
- hp easy start for macos< 2.16.7.260722
1 vendor · 1 product