Siemens · Software Center

CVE-2026-110936

Siemens Software Center Uncontrolled Search Path Element Vulnerability

Exploited in attacks High 8.4 Attack chance: 1.0%

What it is

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.

CISA: 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.

What to do

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.

Deadline for US federal agencies: November 3, 2026

Added to the CISA list: October 20, 2026
Published: October 15, 2026
Severity: High 8.4 CVSS 4.0
Chance of attacks in the next 30 days (EPSS): 1.0% in the top 38.4% of all known vulnerabilities
Weakness: CWE-427
More details: NVD · CVE.org · CISA

All references (1)

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-580366.html

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Sources: Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (CISA, public domain), CVE records (cve.org) and EPSS (FIRST). The chance of attacks is the EPSS estimate that someone will try to exploit the flaw in the next 30 days.