PatchTheCVECVE-2026-59701: A vulnerability has been identified in Simcenter Femap (All versions < V2606.0001)
CVE-2026-59701 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A vulnerability has been identified in Simcenter Femap (All versions < V2606.0001). The affected applications contains an out of bounds read vulnerability while parsing specially crafted BMP files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.
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 96%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-125 |
| Published | 2026-08-11 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Last updated 2026-10-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
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-2026-59701?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-59701 being exploited?
CVE-2026-59701 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-2026-59701 affect?
CVE-2026-59701 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). A vulnerability has been identified in Simcenter Femap (All versions < V2606.0001). The affected applications contains an out of bounds read vulnerability while parsing specially crafted BMP files. This could allow an attacker to execute co
How urgent is CVE-2026-59701?
Priority 28/100. High severity