Description
A vulnerability has been identified in Siemens Software Center (All versions < V4.0.9.8). The affected application loads dynamic-link libraries (DLLs) from an uncontrolled search path. This could allow an authenticated local attacker to place a specially crafted DLL in a directory that the application searches, leading to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the affected application.
Published: 2026-10-15
Score: 8.4 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: Yes
Impact: Local Arbitrary Code Execution via DLL Hijacking
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability in Siemens Software Center (all versions prior to V4.0.9.8) allows a local authenticated attacker to place a specially crafted DLL in a directory that the program searches for loads. Because the application uses an uncontrolled DLL search path, the crafted DLL is loaded and executed with the application's privileges, giving the attacker arbitrary code execution. This DLL Search Order Hijacking (CWE‑427) poses risks to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Affected Systems

Siemens Software Center across all versions. All installations that allow local authenticated users to run the application are vulnerable.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.4 indicates high severity. The EPSS score of less than 1% shows a low probability of exploitation but does not eliminate the risk. The vulnerability is listed in CISA KEV, indicating that public exploits are known. The likely attack vector requires local authenticated access and the ability to place a DLL in a directory that the application scans.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 22, 2026 at 23:09 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Acquire and deploy the latest Siemens patch for Software Center that corrects the uncontrolled DLL search path
  • If a patch is not yet available, restrict the application’s use to privileged accounts only and consider disabling it for non‑admin users until remediation
  • Configure the operating system to use a guarded DLL search path or clear the PATH environment variable for the application process to prevent unauthorized DLL loading

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 22, 2026 at 23:09 UTC.

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History

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title DLL Search Order Hijacking Enables Local Arbitrary Code Execution in Siemens Software Center

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0000

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CPEs cpe:2.3:a:siemens:software_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

 ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'active', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:30:00 +0000

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References

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0000

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Metrics kev

{'dateAdded': '2026-10-20T00:00:00+00:00', 'dueDate': '2026-11-03T00:00:00+00:00'}

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Siemens
Siemens software Center
Vendors & Products Siemens
Siemens software Center

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000

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Title Local DLL Search Path Manipulation in Siemens Software Center Allows Privilege‑Level Code Execution

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A vulnerability has been identified in Siemens Software Center (All versions). The affected application loads dynamic-link libraries (DLLs) from an uncontrolled search path. This could allow an authenticated local attacker to place a specially crafted DLL in a directory that the application searches, leading to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the affected application. A vulnerability has been identified in Siemens Software Center (All versions < V4.0.9.8). The affected application loads dynamic-link libraries (DLLs) from an uncontrolled search path. This could allow an authenticated local attacker to place a specially crafted DLL in a directory that the application searches, leading to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the affected application.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Local DLL Search Path Manipulation in Siemens Software Center Allows Privilege‑Level Code Execution

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A vulnerability has been identified in Siemens Software Center (All versions). The affected application loads dynamic-link libraries (DLLs) from an uncontrolled search path. This could allow an authenticated local attacker to place a specially crafted DLL in a directory that the application searches, leading to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the affected application.
Weaknesses CWE-427
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.7, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 8.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}

Subscriptions

Siemens Software Center
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: siemens

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-21T03:56:21.823Z

Reserved: 2026-10-15T06:40:09.855Z

Link: CVE-2026-110936

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-15T14:44:55.594Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-10-15T15:17:30.383

Modified: 2026-10-21T13:10:11.553

Link: CVE-2026-110936

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-22T23:15:13Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-427

    Uncontrolled Search Path Element