CVE-2026-40139

Published Jul 6, 2026 Modified Jul 6, 2026 CWE-287

Description

A critical pre-authentication vulnerability exists in the authentication subsystem of BeyondTrust Remote Support. Improper processing of authentication requests may allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass access controls and gain unauthorized access to the appliance, including accounts with elevated privileges. Exploitation requires a specific authentication configuration to be enabled.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-287 Improper Authentication

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-40139? +
A critical pre-authentication vulnerability exists in the authentication subsystem of BeyondTrust Remote Support. Improper processing of authentication requests may allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass access controls and gain unauthorized access to the appliance, including accounts with elevated privileges. Exploitation requires a specific authentication configuration to be enabled.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-40139? +
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