CVE-2026-55480: OpenPrinting CUPS is an open source printing system for Linux and other Unix-like operating systems

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-55480?

cups: upgrade to 2.4.20. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-55480 being exploited?

CVE-2026-55480 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-55480 affect?

CVE-2026-55480 affects cups. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.7). OpenPrinting CUPS is an open source printing system for Linux and other Unix-like operating systems. Prior to 2.4.20, copy_model() in scheduler/ipp.c creates a predictable TempDir/ .ppd path in an lp-group-writable directo

Routine

MEDIUM 5.7WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-55480 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.7) affecting cups. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

OpenPrinting CUPS is an open source printing system for Linux and other Unix-like operating systems. Prior to 2.4.20, copy_model() in scheduler/ipp.c creates a predictable TempDir/<connection-number>.ppd path in an lp-group-writable directory and opens it as root without O_EXCL or O_NOFOLLOW. Exploitation requires an lp-group process able to write that directory to predict the connection-derived name and plant a symlink before the root open, whil

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 90%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59, CWE-377
Published	2026-10-15
Last modified	2026-10-20

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: openprinting

Last updated 2026-10-20 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-10-15 18:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-20 19:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openprinting cups UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.4.20

Fixed in: 2.4.20

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cups || rpm -q cups || cups --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.4.20 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade cups

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade cups

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2026-55480?

cups: upgrade to 2.4.20. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-55480 being exploited?

CVE-2026-55480 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-2026-55480 affect?

CVE-2026-55480 affects cups. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.7). OpenPrinting CUPS is an open source printing system for Linux and other Unix-like operating systems. Prior to 2.4.20, copy_model() in scheduler/ipp.c creates a predictable TempDir/<connection-number>.ppd path in an lp-group-writable directo

How urgent is CVE-2026-55480?

Priority 32/100. Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

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References

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