CVE-2026-12781: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-5497-893c-j3pf
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CVSS 7.8
CWE-266
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-12781 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.8) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-266: Incorrect Privilege Assignment) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when a product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2026-12781 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-12781
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5497-893c-j3pf
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.8
CWE Classification CWE-266: Incorrect Privilege Assignment
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2026-12781

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2026-12781, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-266: Incorrect Privilege Assignment, where a product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

A vulnerability was identified in EaseUS Partition Master up to 14.5. The affected element is an unknown function in the library epmntdrv.sys of the component Kernel Driver. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. The attack needs to be performed locally. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. You should upgrade the affected component. The vendor explains: "We have confirmed that this issue was present only in older versions of the product. Our product has since been updated, and the issue has been resolved in the latest version, so it no longer exists."

References

NVD — CVE-2026-12781 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-12781
vuldb.com/cve/cve-2026-12781 WEB
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-12781
vuldb.com/submit/835611 WEB
https://vuldb.com/submit/835611
vuldb.com/vuln/372522 WEB
https://vuldb.com/vuln/372522
vuldb.com/vuln/372522/cti WEB
https://vuldb.com/vuln/372522/cti
winslow1984.com/books/cve-collectio... WEB
https://winslow1984.com/books/cve-collection/page/easeus-partition-master-145-kernel-driver-epmntdrvsys-local-privilege-escalation
www.easeus.com/partition-manager WEB
https://www.easeus.com/partition-manager

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-12781?
CVE-2026-12781 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-266: Incorrect Privilege Assignment.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2026-12781?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-12781?
CVE-2026-12781 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-12781?
CVE-2026-12781 is classified under CWE-266: Incorrect Privilege Assignment (A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-12781?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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