MEDIUM
CVE-2026-40001
CWE-269Published: May 6, 2026· Updated: May 7, 2026
5.2
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:1.6th
Official Description
There is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the ZTE PROCESS Guard service of the cloud computer client, which may allow local arbitrary code execution, privilege escalation and path traversal bypass.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-40001 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:L
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-40001
CVSS Score5.2 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-269
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.01%
PublishedMay 6, 2026
Related CVEs (CWE-269)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-40001 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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