CVE-2026-12782: Improper Access Controls in EaseUS Partition Master
A security flaw has been discovered in EaseUS Partition Master up to 14.5. The impacted element is an unknown function in the library EUEDKEPM.sys of the component Kernel Driver. The manipulation results in improper access controls. The attack requires a local approach. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The affected component should be upgraded. 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."
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects the kernel driver component EUEDKEPM.sys in EaseUS Partition Master versions up to 14.5. It results from improper access controls that could be exploited locally to gain unauthorized access or privileges. The vendor states that the issue has been fixed in the latest version of the product, eliminating the vulnerability in current releases. The CVSS 4.0 score is 8.5, indicating a high severity with local attack vector and no user interaction required.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to bypass access controls in the kernel driver, potentially leading to privilege escalation or unauthorized system modifications. The vulnerability is significant due to its high CVSS score and the availability of a public exploit, increasing the risk of local attacks on affected systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade EaseUS Partition Master to the latest version where this vulnerability has been resolved. The vendor confirms that the issue no longer exists in current releases. No additional mitigations are specified or required beyond applying the update.
CVE-2026-12782: Improper Access Controls in EaseUS Partition Master
Description
A security flaw has been discovered in EaseUS Partition Master up to 14.5. The impacted element is an unknown function in the library EUEDKEPM.sys of the component Kernel Driver. The manipulation results in improper access controls. The attack requires a local approach. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The affected component should be upgraded. 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."
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 kernel driver component EUEDKEPM.sys in EaseUS Partition Master versions up to 14.5. It results from improper access controls that could be exploited locally to gain unauthorized access or privileges. The vendor states that the issue has been fixed in the latest version of the product, eliminating the vulnerability in current releases. The CVSS 4.0 score is 8.5, indicating a high severity with local attack vector and no user interaction required.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to bypass access controls in the kernel driver, potentially leading to privilege escalation or unauthorized system modifications. The vulnerability is significant due to its high CVSS score and the availability of a public exploit, increasing the risk of local attacks on affected systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade EaseUS Partition Master to the latest version where this vulnerability has been resolved. The vendor confirms that the issue no longer exists in current releases. No additional mitigations are specified or required beyond applying the update.
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: 06/28/2026, 21:48:46 UTC
Last updated: 08/05/2026, 00:41:11 UTC
Views: 168
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