CVE-2026-28760: RATOC RAID Monitoring Manager for Windows · Uncontrolled Search Path Element
Affects RATOC RAID Monitoring Manager for WindowsSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 19:04 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 5% 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 Mar 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RATOC Systems, Inc.RATOC RAID Monitoring Manager for Windows | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2026-28760, organizations should prioritize updating RATOC RAID Monitoring Manager to version 2.00.009.260220 or later once the vendor releases a patch addressing the DLL search path issue. Until a patch is available, implement the following specific mitigations: 1) Restrict local user permissions to prevent untrusted users from placing files in directories where installers are executed. 2) Execute the installer only from trusted directories with controlled access and avoid running installers from user-writable or network-shared folders. 3) Employ application whitelisting and code integrity policies (e.g., Windows Defender Application Control or AppLocker) to prevent unauthorized DLLs from loading during installation. 4) Use tools like Process Monitor to audit DLL loading behavior during installation to detect anomalous DLL loads. 5) Educate users and administrators about the risks of running installers from untrusted locations and the importance of verifying software sources. 6) Consider isolating installation activities to dedicated administrative workstations with hardened security controls. 7) Monitor systems for signs of privilege escalation or unexpected DLL loads post-installation. These targeted measures reduce the likelihood of successful exploitation by controlling the environment in which the installer operates and limiting the ability of attackers to introduce malicious DLLs.
Description
The installer of RATOC RAID Monitoring Manager for Windows searches the current directory to load certain DLLs. If a user is directed to place a crafted DLL with the installer, an arbitrary code may be executed with the administrator privilege.