CVE-2026-40144
Memory corruption vulnerability in Endpoint Privilege Management (Windows deployments)
Description
A memory-corruption vulnerability exists in a kernel-mode component of BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management (Windows deployments) prior to version 26.1.2. Insufficient validation of input processed by the component may result in memory being accessed outside its intended bounds.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 17, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 17, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
13061848-ea10-403d-bd75-c83a022c2891
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-40144
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 13061848-ea10-403d-bd75-c83a022c2891 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 13061848-ea10-403d-bd75-c83a022c2891 |
Solution
- Upgrade to BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management version 26.1.2.
- Apply vendor patches for affected components.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-40144.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-40144 | |
| https://www.beyondtrust.com/trust-center/security-advisories/bt26-04 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-40144 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-40144
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by 13061848-ea10-403d-bd75-c83a022c2891
Aug. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'BeyondTrust', 'product': 'Endpoint Privilege Management (Windows deployments)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '26.1.2', 'versionType': 'cpe'}], 'platforms': ['Windows'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description A memory-corruption vulnerability exists in a kernel-mode component of BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management (Windows deployments) prior to version 26.1.2. Insufficient validation of input processed by the component may result in memory being accessed outside its intended bounds. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-125 Added Reference https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-40144 Added Reference https://www.beyondtrust.com/trust-center/security-advisories/bt26-04