CVE-2026-1232: Anti-Tamper Bypass in BeyondTrust Privilege Management for Windows

Published Feb 2, 2026
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
BeyondTrust Privilege Management for Windows<=25.7

Event History

Feb 2, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:18 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:18 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-1232?

CVE-2026-1232 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-1232?

To fix CVE-2026-1232, upgrade BeyondTrust Privilege Management for Windows to version 25.8 or later.

3

What version of BeyondTrust Privilege Management for Windows is affected by CVE-2026-1232?

Versions of BeyondTrust Privilege Management for Windows up to and including 25.7 are affected by CVE-2026-1232.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2026-1232?

CVE-2026-1232 can be exploited by local authenticated users with elevated privileges.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-1232?

CVE-2026-1232 is an anti-tamper bypass vulnerability.

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