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Dimly lit server room with a single brightly lit remote access appliance and a blurred login screen on a nearby monitor.

BeyondTrust Software Flaws Expose Risk of Authentication Bypass

Critical software flaws in BeyondTrust's Remote Support and Privileged Remote Access products could allow hackers to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access, potentially putting your system integrity at risk. Two vulnerabilities, CVE-2026-40138 and CVE-2026-40139, have been identified, highlighting the urgent need for an update.

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Remote support software appliance on a workbench with a technician in the background.

BeyondTrust Fixes Auth Bypass Flaws in Remote Support Software

BeyondTrust has patched critical flaws in its Remote Support and Privileged Remote Access software that could let hackers take control of affected systems - but you can safeguard yours with a simple update to version 25.3.3 or higher.

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Server room with technician's remote support session on blurred computer screen.

SimpleHelp vulnerability exposes servers to rogue remote support accounts

A critical vulnerability in SimpleHelp, known as CVE-2026-48558, lets hackers create rogue remote support accounts and gain privileged access to servers, allowing them to execute scripts and wreak havoc on your system. This gaping security hole enables unauthenticated attackers to bypass multi-factor authentication and log in as a Technician user, putting your entire network at risk.

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