SYSTEM code execution via uncontrolled DLL search
Published Apr 28, 2026 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
DLL hijacking in eMPIA Technology AVACAST 5.10.10.43 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. Its library loader searches an uncontrolled path and accepts an attacker-planted DLL from an unspecified writable directory; the DLL name and directory are undisclosed. An authenticated local account and the ability to plant the DLL are required; execution occurs when the system loads it, granting system-level control.
Summary
What happened
DLL hijacking in eMPIA Technology AVACAST 5.10.10.43 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. Its library loader searches an uncontrolled path and accepts an attacker-planted DLL from an unspecified writable directory; the DLL name and directory are undisclosed. An authenticated local account and the ability to plant the DLL are required; execution occurs when the system loads it, granting system-level control.
The record
- CVE
- CVE-2026-7279
- Published
- Apr 28, 2026
- Updated
- Apr 28, 2026
- Vendor
- eMPIA Technology Corp.
- Product
- AVACAST
- Classifications
- CWE-427, CAPEC-233, T1574.001
- Attack vector
- local
- Privileges
- authenticated
Timeline
How it unfolded
- Apr 28, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
- Apr 28, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.
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- Affected versionversion=0 <=5.10.10.43
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