CVE entry · CVE-2026-110936
CVE-2026-110936: Siemens Software Center Uncontrolled Search Path Element Vulnerability
Siemens Software Center contains an uncontrolled search path element vulnerability that 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.
- Actively exploited: added to CISA’s KEV catalog on October 20, 2026.
- Use by ransomware: not established so far.
- Remediation deadline for US federal agencies: November 3, 2026.
Description from CISA’s KEV catalog.
What to do
- Check whether your estate includes Siemens Software Center, including internet-facing devices.
- Apply the vendor’s patch or mitigations (references below). Failing that, isolate the product or stop using it, as CISA requires of US federal agencies.
- An exploited vulnerability has often been used before it was fixed: look for signs of compromise, especially on internet-facing devices.
References
- Vendor advisory or reference cited by CISA (productcert.siemens.com)
- NVD entry (NIST)
- CISA KEV catalog