CVE-2026-2998 is a DLL hijacking vulnerability classified under CWE-426 (Untrusted Search Path) affecting eAI Technologies' ERP F2 software. The vulnerability allows an authenticated local attacker with limited privileges to place a crafted DLL file in the same directory as the ERP executable. Due to the application's insecure DLL loading mechanism, it loads the malicious DLL instead of the legitimate one, resulting in arbitrary code execution under the context of the ERP process. This can lead to full compromise of the ERP application, potentially exposing sensitive enterprise data and disrupting business operations. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and does not escalate privileges beyond the attacker's current level, but it can be leveraged for lateral movement or persistence. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates local attack vector (AV:L), low attack complexity (AC:L), no attack prerequisites (AT:N), and privileges required (PR:L), with no user interaction (UI:N). The impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is high (VC:H, VI:H, VA:H). No patches or known exploits are currently available, increasing the urgency for organizations to implement mitigations. The vulnerability affects version 0 of ERP F2, and the vendor has not yet provided a fix. The issue stems from the application searching for DLLs in its own directory without verifying the source or integrity, a common software design flaw that can be exploited when local access is obtained.

The impact of CVE-2026-2998 is significant for organizations using eAI Technologies ERP F2. Successful exploitation allows attackers to execute arbitrary code within the ERP application context, potentially leading to data theft, manipulation of business-critical information, and disruption of enterprise resource planning operations. This can undermine confidentiality by exposing sensitive corporate data, compromise integrity by altering records or configurations, and affect availability by crashing or disabling the ERP system. Since ERP systems are central to business processes, such disruption can cause operational downtime, financial losses, and reputational damage. The requirement for local authenticated access limits remote exploitation but does not eliminate risk, especially in environments with weak internal access controls or compromised user accounts. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability for lateral movement within a network, escalating their foothold and targeting higher-value assets. The absence of patches increases exposure time, making proactive defense essential.

To mitigate CVE-2026-2998, organizations should implement the following specific measures: 1) Restrict local access to systems running ERP F2 to only trusted and necessary personnel, enforcing strict least privilege principles. 2) Employ application whitelisting to prevent unauthorized DLLs from loading within the ERP directory. 3) Monitor the ERP installation directories for unexpected or suspicious DLL files using file integrity monitoring tools. 4) Use endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to detect anomalous process behaviors indicative of DLL hijacking. 5) Isolate ERP servers in segmented network zones to limit lateral movement opportunities. 6) Regularly audit user accounts and permissions to reduce the risk of compromised credentials enabling local access. 7) Engage with eAI Technologies for updates or patches and apply them promptly once available. 8) Consider deploying Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) or similar technologies to enforce trusted code execution policies. 9) Educate system administrators about the risks of DLL hijacking and the importance of secure software deployment practices. These targeted actions go beyond generic advice and address the specific attack vector and environment of this vulnerability.