CVE-2025-11531
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to execute files outside of restricted paths in HP System Event Utility and Omen Gaming Hub software. It affects users running vulnerable versions of these HP utilities, potentially enabling arbitrary code execution on affected systems.
💻 Affected Systems
- HP System Event Utility
- HP Omen Gaming Hub
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full system compromise via arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the vulnerable software, potentially leading to malware installation, data theft, or ransomware deployment.
Likely Case
Local privilege escalation or execution of malicious payloads by authenticated users or malware already present on the system.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper access controls and least privilege principles are implemented, though file execution outside intended paths remains possible.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation likely requires local access and some knowledge of the software's file handling mechanisms. No public exploits have been reported as of the advisory date.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: HP System Event Utility version 3.2.12 and Omen Gaming Hub version 1101.2511.101.0
Vendor Advisory: https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_13537533-13537555-16/hpsbgn04079
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Open HP Support Assistant or visit HP support website. 2. Check for updates for HP System Event Utility and Omen Gaming Hub. 3. Install updates to version 3.2.12 or later for System Event Utility and 1101.2511.101.0 or later for Omen Gaming Hub. 4. Restart the system after installation.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Uninstall vulnerable software
windowsRemove HP System Event Utility and Omen Gaming Hub if not required
Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program > Select HP System Event Utility and Omen Gaming Hub > Uninstall
Restrict execution permissions
windowsApply strict file system permissions to limit execution capabilities
icacls "C:\Program Files\HP\System Event Utility\" /deny Users:(RX)
icacls "C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\AD2F1837.HPGamingHub_*\" /deny Users:(RX)
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove or disable HP System Event Utility and Omen Gaming Hub if not essential
- Implement application whitelisting to prevent execution of unauthorized binaries
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check installed version of HP System Event Utility and Omen Gaming Hub in Control Panel > Programs and FeaturesCheck Version:
wmic product where "name like '%HP System Event Utility%' or name like '%Omen Gaming Hub%'" get name,versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm version numbers are at or above HP System Event Utility 3.2.12 and Omen Gaming Hub 1101.2511.101.0📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual process creation from HP utility directories
- File access attempts outside expected paths by HP processes
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected outbound connections from HP utility processes
SIEM Query:
Process Creation where (Image contains 'HP' AND (CommandLine contains '..\' OR CommandLine contains '../')) OR (ParentImage contains 'HP' AND (CommandLine contains unusual paths))