CVE-2026-9169

Local code execution via unsafe DLL search

Published Aug 7, 2026 · Updated Aug 7, 2026

DLL search-order hijacking in LUCID Vision Labs Arena SDK 1.0.80.49 on Windows allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DLL. When a required DLL is absent locally, the SDK searches PATH entries and loads a matching library from a user-controlled directory. A low-privileged local user must place the DLL in a writable PATH directory; execution inherits the application's privileges.

CVSS severity8.8
High
EPSS probability0.14%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

DLL search-order hijacking in LUCID Vision Labs Arena SDK 1.0.80.49 on Windows allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DLL. When a required DLL is absent locally, the SDK searches PATH entries and loads a matching library from a user-controlled directory. A low-privileged local user must place the DLL in a writable PATH directory; execution inherits the application's privileges.

The record

CVE
CVE-2026-9169
Published
Aug 7, 2026
Updated
Aug 7, 2026
Vendor
LUCID Vision Labs
Product
Arena SDK
Classifications
CWE-427, T1574.001
Attack vector
local
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Aug 7, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Aug 7, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=1.0.80.49

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectorlocal
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

LUCID Vision Labs · Arena SDKversion=1.0.80.49

Published CVSS scores

8.8Switzerland Government Common Vulnerability ProgramCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectorlocal
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-427Uncontrolled Search Path Element
T1574.001Hijack Execution Flow: DLL

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