CVE-2026-56437: Uncontrolled Search Path Element in Fuji Electric Co.,Ltd. Pupsman
Uncontrolled search path element issue exists in Pupsman versions prior to 3.9.0. If a crafted DLL file is placed in the same folder as the affected installer and the installer is executed, arbitrary code may be executed with SYSTEM privilege.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-56437 describes an uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in Fuji Electric Co.,Ltd.'s Pupsman software. Versions before 3.9.0 are affected. The issue arises when the installer loads DLLs from its current directory without proper validation, enabling an attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges by placing a malicious DLL alongside the installer executable. This vulnerability requires local access and user interaction to trigger.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges on the affected system, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability requires the attacker to place a crafted DLL in the installer's directory and have the installer executed, which involves user interaction. The CVSS score of 7.8 reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, avoid running the installer from untrusted directories and ensure that the installer's directory does not contain untrusted DLL files. Restrict write permissions to directories where installers are executed to prevent placement of malicious DLLs.
CVE-2026-56437: Uncontrolled Search Path Element in Fuji Electric Co.,Ltd. Pupsman
Description
Uncontrolled search path element issue exists in Pupsman versions prior to 3.9.0. If a crafted DLL file is placed in the same folder as the affected installer and the installer is executed, arbitrary code may be executed with SYSTEM privilege.
CVSS v3.0
Score 7.8high
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-56437 describes an uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in Fuji Electric Co.,Ltd.'s Pupsman software. Versions before 3.9.0 are affected. The issue arises when the installer loads DLLs from its current directory without proper validation, enabling an attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges by placing a malicious DLL alongside the installer executable. This vulnerability requires local access and user interaction to trigger.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges on the affected system, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability requires the attacker to place a crafted DLL in the installer's directory and have the installer executed, which involves user interaction. The CVSS score of 7.8 reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, avoid running the installer from untrusted directories and ensure that the installer's directory does not contain untrusted DLL files. Restrict write permissions to directories where installers are executed to prevent placement of malicious DLLs.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- jpcert
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-28T23:50:03.147Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a4de42ec9d9e3dbe38c3ac7
Added to database: 07/08/2026, 05:46:22 UTC
Last enriched: 07/15/2026, 12:17:07 UTC
Last updated: 08/22/2026, 10:52:10 UTC
Views: 82
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