EUVD-2025-20530Severity by source
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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3DescriptionCVE.org
A potential security vulnerability has been identified in the HP Support Assistant, which allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via an arbitrary file deletion.
Analysis
A potential security vulnerability has been identified in the HP Support Assistant, which allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via an arbitrary file deletion.
Technical ContextAI
Privilege escalation allows a low-privileged user or process to gain elevated permissions beyond what was originally authorized. This vulnerability is classified as Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269).
RemediationAI
Apply the principle of least privilege. Keep systems patched. Monitor for suspicious privilege changes. Use mandatory access controls (SELinux, AppArmor).
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Same weakness CWE-269 – Improper Privilege Management
View allSame technique Privilege Escalation
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