PatchTheCVECVE-2026-12553: HP has identified a potential vulnerability in HP Web Jetadmin (WJA) that may allow an unauthenticated actor t
CVE-2026-12553 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.9) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
HP has identified a potential vulnerability in HP Web Jetadmin (WJA) that may allow an unauthenticated actor to read from or write to arbitrary files through a DLL hijacking mechanism.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.9 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 64%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-787 |
| Published | 2026-08-17 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Last updated 2026-10-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Exact fixes by distribution
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-12553?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-12553 being exploited?
CVE-2026-12553 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-12553 affect?
CVE-2026-12553 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 8.9). HP has identified a potential vulnerability in HP Web Jetadmin (WJA) that may allow an unauthenticated actor to read from or write to arbitrary files through a DLL hijacking mechanism.
How urgent is CVE-2026-12553?
Priority 45/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action