CVE-2026-18755: CWE-428 Unquoted search path or element in GeoVision Inc. GV-ASManager
CVE-2026-18755 is a DLL hijacking vulnerability in GeoVision Inc.'s GV-ASManager version 6.3.0. A local attacker with write access to an unsafe search directory can place a malicious DLL that the application loads instead of the legitimate one, leading to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the GV-ASManager process. This vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.3.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-18755) involves an unquoted search path or element (CWE-428) in GeoVision GV-ASManager 6.3.0. It allows a local attacker who can write to an unsafe directory in the application's DLL search path to execute arbitrary code by placing a crafted DLL that is loaded before the legitimate library. The attack runs with the security privileges of the GV-ASManager process, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the GV-ASManager process, which can lead to full system compromise, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts as indicated by the CVSS vector (C:H/I:H/A:H).
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation has been published by the vendor at this time. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict write permissions on directories in the DLL search path to trusted users only to prevent unauthorized DLL placement.
CVE-2026-18755: CWE-428 Unquoted search path or element in GeoVision Inc. GV-ASManager
Description
CVE-2026-18755 is a DLL hijacking vulnerability in GeoVision Inc.'s GV-ASManager version 6.3.0. A local attacker with write access to an unsafe search directory can place a malicious DLL that the application loads instead of the legitimate one, leading to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the GV-ASManager process. This vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.3.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.3high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-18755) involves an unquoted search path or element (CWE-428) in GeoVision GV-ASManager 6.3.0. It allows a local attacker who can write to an unsafe directory in the application's DLL search path to execute arbitrary code by placing a crafted DLL that is loaded before the legitimate library. The attack runs with the security privileges of the GV-ASManager process, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the GV-ASManager process, which can lead to full system compromise, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts as indicated by the CVSS vector (C:H/I:H/A:H).
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation has been published by the vendor at this time. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict write permissions on directories in the DLL search path to trusted users only to prevent unauthorized DLL placement.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- GV
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-04T00:55:06.534Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7195d9bf32cb7a34f2eba6
Added to database: 08/04/2026, 07:33:45 UTC
Last enriched: 08/04/2026, 07:48:05 UTC
Last updated: 08/04/2026, 08:21:45 UTC
Views: 6
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