Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in ZTE PROCESS Guard Service

CVE-2026-40001

What is CVE-2026-40001?

A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the ZTE PROCESS Guard service within the cloud computer client. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code locally, leading to unauthorized privilege escalation and possible path traversal bypass. Systems running the affected versions are at risk, highlighting the need for immediate attention and remediation.

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