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CVE-2026-18605: Uncontrolled Search Path in CheckMAL AppCheck Pro

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-18605cvecve-2026-18605
Published: 08/03/2026 (08/03/2026, 16:00:10 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: CheckMAL
Product: AppCheck Pro

Description

A security flaw has been discovered in CheckMAL AppCheck Pro 3.1.43.10. Affected is an unknown function in the library AppCheckD.sys of the component Kernel Mini-Filter Driver. Performing a manipulation results in uncontrolled search path. The attack requires a local approach. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

CVSS v4.0

Score 7.3high

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
High
Vuln. Integrity
High
Vuln. Availability
High
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Affected software

Affected versions
=3.1.43.103.1.43.10
CPE configurations
cpe:2.3:a:checkmal:appcheck_pro:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/03/2026, 16:33:24 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in CheckMAL AppCheck Pro 3.1.43.10 affects an unknown function within the AppCheckD.sys kernel mini-filter driver, leading to an uncontrolled search path condition. This flaw allows an attacker with local access to potentially manipulate the search path used by the driver, which could lead to unintended code execution or privilege escalation. The attack complexity is high and requires local privileges. The vendor has not issued a patch or advisory, and the exploit code is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation despite the difficulty.

Potential Impact

The vulnerability could allow a local attacker to manipulate the kernel mini-filter driver's search path, potentially leading to execution of malicious code with elevated privileges. Given the kernel-level component involved, successful exploitation could compromise system integrity. However, the high attack complexity and requirement for local access reduce the likelihood of widespread exploitation. The public availability of exploit code increases the risk to affected systems.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation is currently available from the vendor. Users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a fix is released, restrict local access to trusted users only and consider disabling or uninstalling the affected version 3.1.43.10 of AppCheck Pro if feasible. Avoid running untrusted code locally. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulDB
Date Reserved
2026-08-03T07:07:52.028Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a70bf62bf32cb7a34daf15c

Added to database: 08/03/2026, 16:18:42 UTC

Last enriched: 08/03/2026, 16:33:24 UTC

Last updated: 08/03/2026, 17:18:38 UTC

Views: 7

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