CVE-2025-10549: CWE-427 Uncontrolled Search Path Element in EfficientLab, LLC Controlio
EfficientLab Controlio versions prior to 1. 3. 95 contain a DLL hijacking vulnerability due to weak folder permissions in the installation directory. This flaw allows a local attacker to place a malicious DLL in the directory, leading to arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM-level privileges. The affected service runs with the highest system privileges, increasing the potential impact of exploitation. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently confirmed. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-10549 is a DLL hijacking vulnerability in EfficientLab Controlio before version 1.3.95. The vulnerability arises from weak folder permissions in the installation directory, enabling a local attacker to insert a crafted DLL. Because the Controlio service runs as NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM, successful exploitation results in arbitrary code execution with the highest system privileges. No CVSS score or official remediation level is provided, and no patch links are available. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-427 (Uncontrolled Search Path Element).
Potential Impact
A local attacker with access to the affected system can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise. The high privilege level of the affected service amplifies the severity of the impact. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and review folder permissions on the installation directory to prevent unauthorized DLL placement.
CVE-2025-10549: CWE-427 Uncontrolled Search Path Element in EfficientLab, LLC Controlio
Description
EfficientLab Controlio versions prior to 1. 3. 95 contain a DLL hijacking vulnerability due to weak folder permissions in the installation directory. This flaw allows a local attacker to place a malicious DLL in the directory, leading to arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM-level privileges. The affected service runs with the highest system privileges, increasing the potential impact of exploitation. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently confirmed. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-10549 is a DLL hijacking vulnerability in EfficientLab Controlio before version 1.3.95. The vulnerability arises from weak folder permissions in the installation directory, enabling a local attacker to insert a crafted DLL. Because the Controlio service runs as NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM, successful exploitation results in arbitrary code execution with the highest system privileges. No CVSS score or official remediation level is provided, and no patch links are available. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-427 (Uncontrolled Search Path Element).
Potential Impact
A local attacker with access to the affected system can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise. The high privilege level of the affected service amplifies the severity of the impact. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and review folder permissions on the installation directory to prevent unauthorized DLL placement.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- SEC-VLab
- Date Reserved
- 2025-09-16T11:59:48.866Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69e9c86d87115cfb68c533f3
Added to database: 4/23/2026, 7:21:17 AM
Last enriched: 4/23/2026, 7:36:08 AM
Last updated: 4/23/2026, 8:50:55 AM
Views: 5
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