What is CVE-2026-110936?
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.
Timeline
- 2026-10-15Published to the U.S. National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
- 2026-10-20Added to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog
- 2026-10-21NVD record last updated
- 2026-11-03CISA federal remediation deadline (BOD 22-01)
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Siemens Software Center Uncontrolled Search Path Element Vulnerability
Affected product
Siemens Software Center
Remediation Steps
- Apply the vendor security update for Siemens Software Center as a priority.
- Restrict network exposure of the affected service to trusted sources until patched.
- Review logs and detections for indicators of exploitation.
- Confirm fixed versions against the official vendor advisory before deploying.
References
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-580366.html
- https://productcert.siemens.com/news/2026/10/19/active-exploitation-of-cve-2026-110936-in-siemens-software-center/
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-110936
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-110936
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
Referenced in our briefings & reports
- Vulnerability Priority Report – Week 3 of October 2026 (October 19 – 25)
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