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CVSS:4.0/AV:L/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
Local attack requires only low privileges and no user interaction, leading to total system impact.
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6DescriptionCVE.org
HP System Optimizer might potentially be vulnerable to escalation of privilege. HP is releasing an update to mitigate this potential vulnerability.
AnalysisAI
Local privilege escalation in HP Omen Gaming Hub versions prior to 1101.2603 allows a low-privileged local attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. A public proof-of-concept detection template exists, but no active exploitation has been reported. The vulnerability is rated High severity with an EPSS of 0.01%, indicating low near-term exploitation probability.
Technical ContextAI
The vulnerability is classified as CWE-250: Execution with Unnecessary Privileges. HP Omen Gaming Hub, identified by CPE cpe:2.3:a:hp_inc.:omen_gaming_hub, includes a component (likely a background service or agent) that runs with elevated SYSTEM rights. A local authenticated user can leverage this overly privileged process to execute arbitrary operations outside the intended user context, leading to full system compromise. The vendor advisory (HP HPSBGN04101) confirms the flaw and provides a patched version.
RemediationAI
Upgrade HP Omen Gaming Hub to version 1101.2603 or later, as detailed in HP advisory HPSBGN04101. No official workaround is documented. If immediate patching is not possible, consider uninstalling the software or strictly controlling interactive local user access until the update can be applied. Note that uninstalling the hub may remove gaming-specific performance and lighting management features.
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View allSame weakness CWE-250 – Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
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External POC / Exploit Code
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EUVD-2026-22947
GHSA-f7xm-7w7h-hhcm