CVE-2023-49114: A DLL hijacking vulnerability was identified in the Qognify VMS Client Viewer version 7.1 or higher, which all

Routine

MEDIUM 6.7DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-49114 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.7) affecting qognify vms client viewer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A DLL hijacking vulnerability was identified in the Qognify VMS Client Viewer version 7.1 or higher, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code and obtain higher privileges via careful placement of a malicious DLL, if some specific pre-conditions are met.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-427
Published	2024-02-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): SEC Consult Vulnerability Lab · Vendor: hexagon

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-26 16:27 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hexagon qognify vms client viewer DOWNGRADE

Affected: >= 7.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy qognify-vms-client-viewer || rpm -q qognify-vms-client-viewer || qognify-vms-client-viewer --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison qognify-vms-client-viewer sudo apt install qognify-vms-client-viewer=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.1> sudo apt-mark hold qognify-vms-client-viewer

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list qognify-vms-client-viewer sudo dnf downgrade qognify-vms-client-viewer-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.1> sudo dnf versionlock add qognify-vms-client-viewer

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-49114?

qognify vms client viewer: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-49114 being exploited?

CVE-2023-49114 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-49114 affect?

CVE-2023-49114 affects qognify vms client viewer. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). A DLL hijacking vulnerability was identified in the Qognify VMS Client Viewer version 7.1 or higher, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code and obtain higher privileges via careful placement of a malicious DLL, if some specific

How urgent is CVE-2023-49114?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

References

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