CVE-2026-12782: Improper Access Controls in EaseUS Partition Master
CVE-2026-12782 is a high-severity vulnerability in EaseUS Partition Master up to version 14.5 involving improper access controls in the kernel driver component EUEDKEPM.sys. The flaw requires local access to exploit and has a public exploit available. The vendor has confirmed the issue existed only in older versions and has been resolved in the latest product version.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects the EaseUS Partition Master product, specifically an unknown function within the kernel driver library EUEDKEPM.sys, causing improper access controls. The vulnerability requires local attacker privileges and does not require user interaction. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.5, indicating high severity with local attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor states that the issue is fixed in the latest version, and it no longer exists in updated releases.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of system resources due to improper access controls in the kernel driver. This can compromise system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack requires local access, limiting remote exploitation. A public exploit is available, increasing the risk of exploitation on vulnerable systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor confirms that the vulnerability has been resolved in the latest version of EaseUS Partition Master. Users should upgrade to the most recent version to remediate this issue. Since the vulnerability requires local access, restricting local user privileges and access can also reduce risk until the upgrade is applied.
CVE-2026-12782: Improper Access Controls in EaseUS Partition Master
Description
CVE-2026-12782 is a high-severity vulnerability in EaseUS Partition Master up to version 14.5 involving improper access controls in the kernel driver component EUEDKEPM.sys. The flaw requires local access to exploit and has a public exploit available. The vendor has confirmed the issue existed only in older versions and has been resolved in the latest product version.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.5high
Affected software
cpe:2.3:a:easeus:partition_master:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects the EaseUS Partition Master product, specifically an unknown function within the kernel driver library EUEDKEPM.sys, causing improper access controls. The vulnerability requires local attacker privileges and does not require user interaction. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.5, indicating high severity with local attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor states that the issue is fixed in the latest version, and it no longer exists in updated releases.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of system resources due to improper access controls in the kernel driver. This can compromise system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack requires local access, limiting remote exploitation. A public exploit is available, increasing the risk of exploitation on vulnerable systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor confirms that the vulnerability has been resolved in the latest version of EaseUS Partition Master. Users should upgrade to the most recent version to remediate this issue. Since the vulnerability requires local access, restricting local user privileges and access can also reduce risk until the upgrade is applied.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-20T09:39:50.652Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a37914d9c760d8addaa31f9
Added to database: 06/21/2026, 07:22:53 UTC
Last enriched: 06/21/2026, 07:37:46 UTC
Last updated: 06/21/2026, 08:48:44 UTC
Views: 11
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