CVE-2026-2914 is a vulnerability identified in CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager Agent versions 25.10.0 and earlier. The flaw arises from insecure permissions related to CyberArk's elevation dialogs, which are used to manage privilege elevation requests on endpoints. An attacker with low-level local privileges can exploit this vulnerability to elevate their privileges without requiring user interaction or authentication. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability by potentially allowing unauthorized users to gain elevated privileges, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification of system configurations, or disruption of services. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates local attack vector (AV:L), low attack complexity (AC:L), no attack prerequisites (AT:N), low privileges required (PR:L), no user interaction (UI:N), and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (VC:H/VI:H/VA:H). Although no known exploits have been reported in the wild, the high severity score and the nature of the vulnerability make it a critical concern for organizations relying on CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager for endpoint security and privilege management. The vulnerability does not require network access or user interaction, making it particularly dangerous in environments where local access controls are weak or where endpoints are shared or accessible by multiple users. The lack of authentication requirements further lowers the barrier for exploitation once local access is obtained. This vulnerability highlights the importance of secure permission configurations in privilege management tools and the risks posed by elevation dialog mechanisms if improperly secured.

The potential impact of CVE-2026-2914 is significant for organizations globally, especially those that depend on CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager Agent for managing endpoint privileges. Successful exploitation allows attackers with low-level local access to escalate privileges without user interaction, potentially leading to full system compromise. This can result in unauthorized access to sensitive data, disruption of critical services, and the ability to bypass security controls. In environments with shared or poorly controlled endpoint access, the risk is amplified. The vulnerability could be leveraged by insider threats or attackers who gain initial foothold through other means (e.g., phishing, malware) to deepen their access and move laterally within networks. Given CyberArk's widespread adoption in sectors such as finance, healthcare, government, and critical infrastructure, the impact could extend to highly sensitive and regulated environments, increasing the risk of data breaches, compliance violations, and operational disruptions.

Organizations should immediately assess their deployment of CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager Agent and identify systems running version 25.10.0 or lower. Since no patch links are currently provided, interim mitigations include restricting local user access to trusted personnel only and enforcing strict endpoint access controls. Monitoring and logging of elevation dialog activities should be enhanced to detect anomalous privilege escalation attempts. Network segmentation and endpoint hardening can reduce the risk of attackers gaining local access. Once vendor patches or updates become available, organizations must prioritize timely deployment. Additionally, reviewing and tightening permission settings related to CyberArk elevation dialogs can help mitigate exploitation risks. Employing application control and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to detect suspicious privilege escalation behaviors is also recommended. Finally, organizations should educate users about the risks of local privilege escalation and enforce least privilege principles to minimize exposure.