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Hp Device ManagerApplication · Hp

CVE-2023-26294

HIGH · 7.8 CVSS v3.1 Published 2023-06-12
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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80/100
Remediation priority · High
Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
Previous versions of HP Device Manager (prior to HPDM 5.0.10) could potentially allow command injection and/or elevation of privileges.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · moderate confidence

HP Device Manager versions prior to 5.0.10 contain a vulnerability that could allow command injection and/or privilege escalation. An attacker with access to the system could potentially execute arbitrary commands or elevate their privileges. The specific attack vector and exploitation mechanism are not detailed in the available description.

MitigationUpgrade HP Device Manager to version 5.0.10 or later to remediate this vulnerability.

Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.

Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
Hp Device ManagerApplication
Affected:= 5.0= 5.0.3= 5.0.4= 5.0.5= 5.0.6= 5.0.7= 5.0.7.1= 5.0.8= 5.0.9

CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Local
Complexity
Low
Privileges
Low
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

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  1. Identify installed HP Device Manager version
    Check the installed version through the Windows Registry key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Hewlett-Packard\HP Device Manager\Version, or locate the application in Control Panel > Programs and Features and note the listed version
    Affected if The installed version matches 5.0, 5.0.3, 5.0.4, 5.0.5, 5.0.6, 5.0.7, 5.0.7.1, 5.0.8, or 5.0.9
  2. Locate HP Device Manager executable
    Search for the HP Device Manager executable (hpdevmgr.exe) in typical installation paths such as C:\Program Files\HP Device Manager\ or C:\Program Files (x86)\HP Device Manager\
    Affected if The executable exists and its version property (right-click > Properties > Details) shows a version prior to 5.0.10
  3. Check if HP Device Manager service is running
    Open Services (services.msc) and locate the HP Device Manager service. Verify its status (Running/Stopped) and the account it runs under (typically LocalSystem or a service account)
    Affected if The service is installed and running, particularly under a privileged account like LocalSystem
  4. Verify management interface accessibility
    Confirm that the HP Device Manager management interface (typically listening on port 8000 or 8001) is exposed on the network. Check with netstat -an | findstr "8000" or review firewall rules
    Affected if The management port is accessible to network users beyond the local system administrator

You are affected if HP Device Manager version 5.0.x is installed and the version is one of the listed affected releases (5.0 through 5.0.9), as the command injection and privilege escalation vulnerability is present in these versions.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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dbcve · scoped
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Upgrade HP Device Manager to version 5.0.10 or later to remediate this vulnerability.

Recommended fix High confidence

HPDM 5.0.10 or later

  1. Verify current HP Device Manager version by checking 'Help' > 'About' in the application
  2. Backup current HP Device Manager configuration and database
  3. Download HP Device Manager version 5.0.10 or later from the official HP support website (support.hp.com)
  4. Stop the HP Device Manager service before upgrading
  5. Install the HP Device Manager 5.0.10 or newer version using the downloaded installer
  6. Follow the installation wizard prompts to complete the upgrade
  7. Start the HP Device Manager service after installation
  8. Verify the upgrade was successful by checking the version in 'Help' > 'About'

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

Fix this in Hp Device Manager Scoped from the published advisory
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  • Implementation1.0 h
  • Testing2.0 h
  • Review / QA1.0 h
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