CVE-2026-40001
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Local Privilege Escalation in ZTE Cloud Computer Client

Publication date: 2026-05-06

Last updated on: 2026-05-06

Assigner: ZTE Corporation

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.
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Published
2026-05-06
Last Modified
2026-05-06
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-05-06
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-40001
EUVD
EUVD-2026-27552
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zte process_guard *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-269 The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a local privilege escalation issue found in the ZTE PROCESS Guard service of the cloud computer client. It allows an attacker with local access to execute arbitrary code, escalate their privileges, and bypass path traversal protections.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can allow an attacker who already has local access to your system to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. This can lead to unauthorized actions, potential system compromise, and bypassing security controls.

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