CVE-2024-12836: Delta Electronics DRASimuCAD · Type Confusion
Affects Delta Electronics DRASimuCADSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 27% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 30 Dec 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Delta Electronics DRASimuCAD | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Immediately restrict access to DRASimuCAD version 1.02 installations and avoid opening STP files from untrusted or unknown sources. 2. Implement strict file validation and sandboxing measures to isolate the application and limit the impact of potential exploits. 3. Educate users on the risks of opening unsolicited or suspicious STP files and visiting untrusted websites. 4. Monitor network and endpoint activity for unusual behavior indicative of exploitation attempts, such as unexpected process executions or file modifications. 5. Coordinate with Delta Electronics for timely release and deployment of official patches or updates addressing this vulnerability. 6. Employ application whitelisting and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to detect and block malicious payloads. 7. Use network segmentation to isolate systems running DRASimuCAD from critical operational technology networks to reduce lateral movement risk. 8. Regularly back up critical simulation data and configurations to enable recovery in case of compromise.
Description
Delta Electronics DRASimuCAD STP File Parsing Type Confusion Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Delta Electronics DRASimuCAD. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of STP files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-22450.