CVE-2026-2915: hp inc hp system event utility Incorrect Default Permissions
CVSS: 7.1v3.1HighAnalyzed
Published 03-03-2026Last modified 03-03-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-2915 is a high (CVSS 7.1) Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in hp inc hp system event utility. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 3% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.1/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.14%
0%100%
Low · +0.05 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 03-03-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-03-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
HP System Event Utility might allow denial of service with elevated arbitrary file writes. This potential vulnerability was remediated with HP System Event Utility version 3.2.16.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsMedium 5.2Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST5.2MediumCVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/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
High 7.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.14%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
3%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.05 pp
From 0.10% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.14%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-276Incorrect Default PermissionsDuring installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files.
- CWE-732Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical ResourceThe product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors.
Affected systems
Hp1 product
- system_event_utility< 3.2.16
Hp inc1 product
- hp system event utility< 3.2.16
2 vendors · 2 products