CVE-2026-25191: Digital Arts FinalCode Ver.5 series · Uncontrolled Search Path Element
Affects Digital Arts FinalCode Ver.5 seriesSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 4% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 26 Feb 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Arts Inc.FinalCode Ver.5 series | Affected
| Fixed in– |
| Digital Arts Inc.FinalCode Ver.6 series | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2026-25191, organizations should immediately upgrade FinalCode Ver.5 to version 5.43R01 or later, where the vulnerability is addressed. Until patching is possible, enforce strict controls on the directories from which installers are executed, ensuring they are not writable by untrusted users to prevent placement of malicious DLLs. Educate users to avoid running installers from untrusted or shared directories and to verify the integrity and source of installation files. Implement application whitelisting and endpoint protection solutions that can detect or block unauthorized DLL loading or suspicious installer behavior. Use least privilege principles to limit the installer's execution context where feasible. Additionally, monitor systems for unusual activity following installation attempts and maintain robust incident response plans to quickly address potential compromises. Vendors and administrators should also review and harden DLL search path handling in software deployment processes to prevent similar vulnerabilities.
Description
The installer of FinalCode Client provided by Digital Arts Inc.contains an issue with the DLL search path. If a user is directed to place a malicious DLL file and the installer to the same directory and execute the installer, arbitrary code may be executed with the installer's execution privilege.