Windows
CVE-2026-21408
HIGH
Severity by source
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Lifecycle Timeline
2DescriptionCVE.org
beat-access for Windows version 3.0.3 and prior contains an issue with the DLL search path, which may lead to insecurely loading Dynamic Link Libraries. As a result, arbitrary code may be executed with SYSTEM privileges.
AnalysisAI
beat-access for Windows version 3.0.3 and prior allows local attackers with user privileges to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM-level permissions through insecure DLL search path resolution. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by placing a malicious DLL in a predictable location, which the application will load and execute during normal operation. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Technical ContextAI
Classified as CWE-427 (Uncontrolled Search Path Element). beat-access for Windows version 3.0.3 and prior contains an issue with the DLL search path, which may lead to insecurely loading Dynamic Link Libraries. As a result, arbitrary code may be executed with SYSTEM privileges.
Affected ProductsAI
beat-access for Windows version 3.0.3 and prior contains an issue with the DLL search path, which may lead to insecurely loading Dynamic Link Librarie
RemediationAI
Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.
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