How severe is CVE-2026-1232?

CVE-2026-1232 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2026-1232 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-1232?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-1232 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-1232 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-5113.

When was CVE-2026-1232 published?

CVE-2026-1232 was published on 2026-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-1232

CVE-2026-1232 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-693.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-5113
Weakness: CWE-693
Published: 2026-02-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A medium-severity vulnerability has been identified in BeyondTrust Privilege Management for Windows versions <=25.7. Under certain conditions, a local authenticated user with elevated privileges may be able to bypass the product’s anti-tamper protections, which could allow access to protected application components and the ability to modify product configuration.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-1232?: A medium-severity vulnerability has been identified in BeyondTrust Privilege Management for Windows versions <=25.7. Under certain conditions, a local authenticated user with elevated privileges may be able to bypass the product’s anti-tamper protections, which could allow access to protected application components and the ability to modify product configuration.
How severe is CVE-2026-1232?: CVE-2026-1232 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2026-1232 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-1232?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-1232 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-1232 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-5113.
When was CVE-2026-1232 published?: CVE-2026-1232 was published on 2026-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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