CVE-2026-40417

Name: CVE-2026-40417
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-05-12T18:17:19.817+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-40417 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Weak authentication in Dynamics Business Central allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Weak authentication in Dynamics Business Central allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.27%

19.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1390

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Dynamics 365 Business Central	2024	Release Wave 2
Microsoft	Dynamics 365 Business Central	2025	Release Wave 1
Microsoft	Dynamics 365 Business Central	2026	Release Wave 1

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-40417Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 12, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-40417?

Weak authentication in Dynamics Business Central allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How severe is CVE-2026-40417?

CVE-2026-40417 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-40417?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2026-40417?

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Source: NVD / NIST