CVE-2014-7897: The OLE Point of Sale (OPOS) drivers before 1.13.003 on HP Point of Sale Windows PCs allow remote attackers...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue affects HP Point of Sale Windows PCs using older OPOS barcode scanner drivers. A remote attacker could potentially run arbitrary code through the scanner control component. Because these systems process retail operations, exposure should be treated seriously even though the source bundle does not provide a CVSS score. Likely exposed assets are HP Point of Sale Windows PCs with OPOS drivers earlier than 1.13.003, especially deployments using Imaging, Linear, Presentation, Retail Integrated, Wireless, or 2D Value Wireless barcode scanners. High priority for retail environments using HP POS systems. The business concern is unauthorized code execution on payment-adjacent operational endpoints. Focus first on asset discovery, driver version confirmation, and applying vendor-supported updates without disrupting checkout operations. Mitigation focus: Identify HP POS Windows PCs running OPOS barcode scanner drivers.; Update affected HP OPOS drivers to version 1.13.003 or later where applicable.; Review the HP SSRT101689 advisory for supported update guidance..

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Jun 13, 2026, 22:56 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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