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CVE-2026-91102: CWE-78 Improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS command injection') in HP Inc. HP Linux Imaging and Printing Software (HPLIP)

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-91102cvecve-2026-91102cwe-78
Published: 09/16/2026 (09/16/2026, 18:50:55 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: HP Inc.
Product: HP Linux Imaging and Printing Software (HPLIP)

Description

CVE-2026-91102 is a high-severity vulnerability in HP Linux Imaging and Printing Software (HPLIP) caused by improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands (OS command injection). This flaw affects versions prior to 3.26.6 and could allow remote code execution, privilege escalation, denial of service, information disclosure, or unauthorized file modification under certain conditions. HP has identified and remediated multiple such vulnerabilities in HPLIP. The vulnerability requires local access with user interaction and low attack complexity. No known exploits are reported in the wild.

CVSS v4.0

Score 8.4high

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Active
Vuln. Confidentiality
High
Vuln. Integrity
High
Vuln. Availability
High
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Affected software

HP Inc.

HP Linux Imaging and Printing Software (HPLIP)

Affected versions
>=0 <3.26.6
hp/hplip
pkg:deb/hp/hplip
Affected versions
>=0 <3.26.6

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/16/2026, 19:16:40 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-91102 is an OS command injection vulnerability (CWE-78) in HP Linux Imaging and Printing Software (HPLIP) versions before 3.26.6. It arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands, potentially enabling attackers to execute arbitrary commands. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.4, reflecting high impact with local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, but user interaction needed. Successful exploitation could lead to remote code execution, privilege escalation, denial of service, information disclosure, or unauthorized file modification. HP has publicly acknowledged and remediated these issues in HPLIP.

Potential Impact

The vulnerability allows an attacker with local access and user interaction to execute arbitrary OS commands, potentially leading to remote code execution, privilege escalation, denial of service, information disclosure, or unauthorized file modification. This can compromise system integrity and confidentiality on affected systems running vulnerable HPLIP versions.

Mitigation Recommendations

HP has remediated this vulnerability in HPLIP version 3.26.6. Users should upgrade to version 3.26.6 or later to address this issue. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation requires applying the official patch or update provided by HP. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
hp
Date Reserved
2026-09-14T19:13:23.919Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6aaae7b755bf5e2cf508754f

Added to database: 09/16/2026, 19:02:15 UTC

Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 19:16:40 UTC

Last updated: 09/16/2026, 20:08:34 UTC

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