CVE-2026-24317
DLL Hijacking in SAP GUI for Windows Enables Code Execution
Publication date: 2026-03-10
Last updated on: 2026-03-10
Assigner: SAP SE
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| sap | sap_gui_for_windows | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-427 | The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. |
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How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability is low on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, it allows execution of malicious code in the victim user's context, which could lead to unauthorized actions or compromise of the user's environment.
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in SAP GUI for Windows, where the application allows DLL files to be loaded from arbitrary directories. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this by convincing a user to place a malicious DLL in one of these directories. If GuiXT is enabled, the malicious DLL is executed in the context of the victim user.