Slurm wlm: [Fix a privilege escalation where an operator could alter Administrator accounts through the accounting database] (CVE-2026-65140)

CVE-2026-65140 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in Slurm workload manager where an operator could modify Administrator accounts via the accounting database. This could allow unauthorized privilege changes within the system. The vulnerability affects multiple explicitly listed versions of Slurm. No detailed technical exploit or attack vector information is provided. No CVSS score is assigned, and no vendor advisory or patch information is included in the provided data.

An operator with access to the accounting database could escalate privileges by altering Administrator accounts. This could lead to unauthorized administrative control within the affected Slurm environment. No information about active exploitation or broader impact is available.

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor vendor communications for updates and apply any official fixes once available.