CVE-2026-0487: CWE-427: Uncontrolled Search Path Element in SAP_SE SAProuter on Microsoft Windows
CVE-2026-0487 is a high-severity vulnerability in SAProuter on Microsoft Windows that allows unauthenticated attackers to load malicious DLL files from untrusted locations. This uncontrolled search path element issue can lead to arbitrary code execution, impacting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems. Multiple specific SAProuter versions are affected. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently confirmed.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-0487 in SAProuter on Microsoft Windows involves an uncontrolled search path element (CWE-427) that permits an unauthenticated attacker to influence the DLL loading process by placing malicious DLLs in locations that the application searches. This can result in execution of arbitrary code with high impact on system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability affects specific SAProuter versions listed, and no vendor advisory or patch information is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system by hijacking the DLL loading process. This compromises system confidentiality, integrity, and availability, potentially leading to full system compromise or disruption of SAProuter services.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, organizations should consider restricting access to SAProuter instances and monitor for suspicious activity related to DLL loading. Avoid placing untrusted DLLs in directories searched by SAProuter.
CVE-2026-0487: CWE-427: Uncontrolled Search Path Element in SAP_SE SAProuter on Microsoft Windows
Description
CVE-2026-0487 is a high-severity vulnerability in SAProuter on Microsoft Windows that allows unauthenticated attackers to load malicious DLL files from untrusted locations. This uncontrolled search path element issue can lead to arbitrary code execution, impacting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems. Multiple specific SAProuter versions are affected. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently confirmed.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.4high
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-0487 in SAProuter on Microsoft Windows involves an uncontrolled search path element (CWE-427) that permits an unauthenticated attacker to influence the DLL loading process by placing malicious DLLs in locations that the application searches. This can result in execution of arbitrary code with high impact on system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability affects specific SAProuter versions listed, and no vendor advisory or patch information is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system by hijacking the DLL loading process. This compromises system confidentiality, integrity, and availability, potentially leading to full system compromise or disruption of SAProuter services.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, organizations should consider restricting access to SAProuter instances and monitor for suspicious activity related to DLL loading. Avoid placing untrusted DLLs in directories searched by SAProuter.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- sap
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-09T22:06:31.239Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a558ad868715ace43618352
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 01:03:20 UTC
Last enriched: 07/14/2026, 01:18:09 UTC
Last updated: 07/14/2026, 03:34:25 UTC
Views: 4
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