PatchTheCVECVE-2026-28704: Emocheck insecurely loads Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs)
CVE-2026-28704 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting emocheck. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Emocheck insecurely loads Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs). If a crafted DLL file is placed to the same directory, an arbitrary code may be executed with the privilege of the user invoking EmoCheck.
Why this priority
- High severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 95%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-427 |
| Published | 2026-04-10 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-26 |
Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-28704?
emocheck: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-28704 being exploited?
CVE-2026-28704 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-2026-28704 affect?
CVE-2026-28704 affects emocheck. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Emocheck insecurely loads Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs). If a crafted DLL file is placed to the same directory, an arbitrary code may be executed with the privilege of the user invoking EmoCheck.
How urgent is CVE-2026-28704?
Priority 29/100. High severity