CVE-2026-110936 (GCVE-0-2026-110936)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-10-15 14:01 – Updated: 2026-10-21 03:56
VLAI CISA ENISA Previdian
Summary
A vulnerability has been identified in Siemens Software Center (All versions < V4.0.9.8). The affected application loads dynamic-link libraries (DLLs) from an uncontrolled search path. This could allow an authenticated local attacker to place a specially crafted DLL in a directory that the application searches, leading to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the affected application.
Severity
6.7 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
8.4 (High)
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
SSVC
Exploitation: active Automatable: no Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-10-20 00:00 UTC
CWE
  • CWE-427 - Uncontrolled Search Path Element
Assigner
siemens CNA under the icscert root
CNA scorecard C 65/100 over 100 records in the last 180 days details
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Siemens Siemens Software Center Affected: 0 , < V4.0.9.8 (custom)
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CISA
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: 4bf0924b-7ade-4c97-9af7-d8f13338c7e0

Vulnerability ID: CVE-2026-110936

Status: Confirmed

Status Updated: 2026-10-20 00:00 UTC

Exploited: Yes

Timestamps
First Seen: 2026-10-20
Asserted: 2026-10-20
Scope
Notes: Siemens Software Center Uncontrolled Search Path Element Vulnerability | Affected: Siemens / Software Center | Description: Siemens Software Center contains an uncontrolled search path element vulnerability that could allow an authenticated local attacker to place a specially crafted DLL in a directory that the application searches, leading to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the affected application. | Required action: Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines. | Due date: 2026-11-03 | Known ransomware campaign use (KEV): Unknown | Notes (KEV): https://productcert.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-580366.html ; ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-110936
Evidence

Type: Vendor Report

Signal: Successful Exploitation

Confidence: 80%

Source: cisa-kev

Details
Cwes CWE-427
Feed CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
Product Software Center
Due Date 2026-11-03
Date Added 2026-10-20
Vendorproject Siemens
Vulnerabilityname Siemens Software Center Uncontrolled Search Path Element Vulnerability
Knownransomwarecampaignuse Unknown
References
Created: 2026-10-20 20:00 UTC | Updated: 2026-10-20 20:00 UTC
ENISA
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: 1cf7dc89-b6be-4c89-b12f-657f491a01ee

Vulnerability ID: CVE-2026-110936

Status: Confirmed

Status Updated: 2026-10-19 00:00 UTC

Exploited: Yes

Timestamps
First Seen: 2026-10-19
Asserted: 2026-10-19
Scope
Notes: Affected: Siemens / Siemens Software Center | Description: A vulnerability has been identified in Siemens Software Center (All versions < V4.0.9.8). The affected application loads dynamic-link libraries (DLLs) from an uncontrolled search path. This could allow an authenticated local attacker to place a specially crafted DLL in a directory that the application searches, leading to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the affected application. | Patched since: 2026/10/15 | Exploitation type: unknown | CWEs: CWE-427 | Origin source: CNW | Notes: https://productcert.siemens.com/news/2026/10/19/active-exploitation-of-cve-2026-110936-in-siemens-software-center/
Evidence

Type: Csirt Report

Signal: Successful Exploitation

Confidence: 75%

Source: enisa-cnw-kev

Details
Cwes CWE-427
Euvd EUVD-2026-102072
Notes https://productcert.siemens.com/news/2026/10/19/active-exploitation-of-cve-2026-110936-in-siemens-software-center/
Catalog ENISA / EU CSIRTs Network (CNW) KEV JSON
Product Siemens Software Center
Datereported 2026/10/19
Originsource CNW
Patchedsince 2026/10/15
Vendorproject Siemens
Exploitationtype unknown
Vulnerabilityname
Threatactorsexploiting
References
Created: 2026-10-19 15:00 UTC | Updated: 2026-10-19 15:00 UTC
Previdian
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: 2702f86a-f433-4321-9a6c-978458da1337

Vulnerability ID: CVE-2026-110936

Status: Confirmed

Status Updated: 2026-10-19 17:44 UTC

Exploited: Yes

Timestamps
First Seen: 2026-10-19
Asserted: 2026-10-19
Scope
Notes: A vulnerability has been identified in Siemens Software Center (All versions < V4.0.9.8). The affected application loads dynamic-link libraries... | Affected: Siemens / Siemens Software Center | CVSS: 8.4 (HIGH) | EPSS: 0.00135 | Used in malware: unknown | Not yet in CISA KEV: True
Evidence

Type: Public Report

Signal: Successful Exploitation

Confidence: 70%

Source: previdian

Details
Feed Previdian (previdian.com)
Title A vulnerability has been identified in Siemens Software Center (All versions < V4.0.9.8). The affected application loads dynamic-link libraries...
Cve Id CVE-2026-110936
Vendor Siemens
Ghsa Id None
Product Siemens Software Center
Added Date 2026-10-19T17:44:00.000Z
Cvss Score 8.4
Epss Score 0.00135
Previous Ids
Cvss Severity HIGH
Virtual Patch False
Cvss Estimated False
Epss Percentile 0.02662
Used In Malware unknown
Vulnerability Id CVE-2026-110936
Ahead Of Cisa Kev None
Not Yet In Cisa Kev True
References
Created: 2026-10-20 18:00 UTC | Updated: 2026-10-20 18:00 UTC
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