CVE-2020-6931

Name: CVE-2020-6931
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-03T20:15:08.197+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-6931 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. HP Print and Scan Doctor may potentially be vulnerable to local elevation of privilege.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

HP Print and Scan Doctor may potentially be vulnerable to local elevation of privilege.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.28%

19.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hp	Print And Scan Doctor	< 5.51

References

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c06982375Vendor Advisory
https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c06982375Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 3, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-6931?

HP Print and Scan Doctor may potentially be vulnerable to local elevation of privilege.

How severe is CVE-2020-6931?

CVE-2020-6931 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6931?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-6931?

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Source: NVD / NIST