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 2% of all CVEs · checked 2026-10-02
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV
KEV does not include every exploited vulnerability
Remediation
unknown
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1 article across 1 outlet · first covered Aug 19, 2026 · latest Aug 19, 2026
Coverage timeline
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BeyondTrust patches CVE-2026-40144/45 in Windows endpoint toolsecurityonline.info · Aug 19, 2026