CVE-2026-110936: CWE-427: Uncontrolled Search Path Element in Siemens Siemens Software Center
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.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.7medium
Affected software
Siemens
Siemens Software Center
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-427) in Siemens Software Center involves an uncontrolled search path element for dynamic-link libraries (DLLs). Because the application loads DLLs from directories that are not securely controlled, an authenticated local attacker could place a specially crafted DLL in one of these directories. When the application loads this malicious DLL, it could execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the affected application. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.7, reflecting local attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An authenticated local attacker can achieve arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the Siemens Software Center application. This could lead to full compromise of the application and potentially the system depending on the application's privilege level.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation information is provided in the vendor advisory or CVE data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Siemens vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to DLL loading.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- siemens
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-15T06:40:09.855Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad0e4712cdf04f6563ba972
Added to database: 10/15/2026, 14:34:25 UTC
Last enriched: 10/15/2026, 14:48:28 UTC
Last updated: 10/15/2026, 15:04:16 UTC
Views: 6
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