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Debian LTS hplip Significant Privilege Escalation Code Execution DLA-4699-1

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Calendar Grey July 26, 2026
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Upgrade hplip on Debian LTS due to critical privilege escalation and code execution risks with strong recommendations.
Debian LTS has addressed two privilege escalation and arbitrary code execution issues in hplip, recommending users upgrade to the latest fixed packages for Debian 11 and 12.
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Summary

Two issues have been found in hplip, the HP Linux Printing and Imaging
System. They are both related to privilege escalation and/or arbitrary
code execution.


For Debian 11 bullseye, these problems have been fixed in version
3.21.2+dfsg1-2+deb11u1.

For Debian 12 bookworm, these problems have been fixed in version
3.22.10+dfsg0-2+deb12u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your hplip packages.

For the detailed security status of hplip please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/hplip

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS



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Package: hplip
Version: 3.21.2+dfsg1-2+deb11u1 3.22.10+dfsg0-2+deb12u1
CVE ID: CVE-2026-8631 CVE-2026-8632
Debian Bug: 1137374

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