CVE-2026-1731KEV · OVERDUECWE-78

Remote code execution vulnerability in BeyondTrust Remote Support (RS) and Privileged Remote Access (PRA)

Critical · published February 6, 2026

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it critical at 9.9. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 99.8th percentile for exploit probability.

250
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v4.0
9.9
EPSS
92%
Percentile
99.8
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

🚨 A critical pre-authentication RCE vulnerability lets attackers execute commands without even logging in! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a hotel with an open side entrance where anyone can stroll in without a keycard — they could access your room and do whatever they want. It's a surprisingly sneaky flaw allowing unauthorized access right into the heart of your system. An attacker could theoretically walk right in and take control of your entire system, potentially stealing sensitive data, installing malware, or causing major disruptions. This is absolutely devastating, especially since they don’t need any credentials to do it!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a hotel with an open side entrance where anyone can stroll in without a keycard — they could access your room and do whatever they want. It's a surprisingly sneaky flaw allowing unauthorized access right into the heart of your system. This vulnerability in BeyondTrust Remote Support and older versions of Privileged Remote Access allows attackers to send specially crafted requests that can execute arbitrary operating system commands as if they were the site user, creating a massive security risk.

What to do

An attacker could theoretically walk right in and take control of your entire system, potentially stealing sensitive data, installing malware, or causing major disruptions. This is absolutely devastating, especially since they don’t need any credentials to do it! Immediate action is necessary! Upgrade to the latest version of BeyondTrust Remote Support and Privileged Remote Access where the vulnerability is patched. Review your access controls and ensure that any unused services are disabled to limit exposure. 🛡️ You've got this! By taking these steps, you can secure your systems and keep the bad guys out! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
9.9 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:L/SI:H/SA:L
EPSS
0.92463 · 99.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2026-02-06T21:49Z
KEV added
2026-02-13 · due 2026-02-16
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 FEB 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Feb 16
    kev
  • 06 FEB 21:49Z
    Remote code execution vulnerability in BeyondTrust Remote Support (RS) and Privileged Remote Access (PRA)
    cvelistv5