CVE-2026-24317
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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
SAP GUI for Windows allows DLL files to be loaded from arbitrary directories within the application. An unauthenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a victim to place a malicious DLL within one of these directories. The malicious command is executed in the victim user's context provided GuiXT is enabled. This vulnerability has a low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
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Published
2026-03-10
Last Modified
2026-03-10
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-10
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-24317
EUVD
EUVD-2026-10452
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Vendor Product Version / Range
sap sap_gui_for_windows *
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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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Impact Analysis

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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Executive Summary

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.

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