Vulnerability intelligence

CVE-2026-40144

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.

CVSS Score

7.3

High

EPSS — Exploit Probability

0.1%

Riskier than 1% of all CVEs

Exploitation

Not in CISA KEV

No federal exploitation record

Remediation

unknown

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NVD entry PoC / advisory

1 article across 1 outlet · first covered Aug 19, 2026 · latest Aug 19, 2026

Coverage timeline

BeyondTrust patches CVE-2026-40144/45 in Windows endpoint tool
securityonline.info · Aug 19, 2026