PatchTheCVECVE-2026-110936: Siemens Software Center Uncontrolled Search Path Element Vulnerability
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MEDIUM 6.7EXPLOITEDUPGRADE
CVE-2026-110936 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.7) affecting software center, reported as exploited in the wild. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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.
Why this priority
- Exploited in the wild (CISA KEV)
- Covered by 3 security sources
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.7 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 86%) |
| CISA exploited list | Yes, fix due 2026-11-03 |
| Weakness | CWE-427 |
| Published | 2026-10-15 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-21 |
Publisher (CNA): Siemens AG · Vendor: siemens
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Exploited Added to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list
- Updated Record last modified
- Deadline CISA due date for US federal agencies to patch
siemens software center UPGRADE
Affected: < 4.0.9.8
Fixed in: 4.0.9.8
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy software-center || rpm -q software-center || software-center --version
2. UPGRADE to 4.0.9.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade software-center
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade software-center
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
Exact fixes by distribution
Fedora 46 · retext · FIXED · 8.1.0-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-0602a84203 · source
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-0602a84203
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
Advisories and coverage
Official advisories
- CISA Alerts and Advisories: Siemens Software Center 2026-10-22
- CISA Alerts and Advisories: CISA Adds Six Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog 2026-10-20
- Canadian Cyber Centre: Siemens security advisory (AV26-1063) – Update 1 2026-10-20
Research and news
- The Hacker News: ClickFix Attackers Exploit Siemens Software Center Flaw to Deploy Remote Access Trojan 2026-10-20
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.