CVE-2026-5663

Name: CVE-2026-5663
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-04-06T15:17:16.253+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.9/10EPSS 1.72%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-5663 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.9/10 on the CVSS scale. A security flaw has been discovered in OFFIS DCMTK up to 3.7.0. This impacts the function executeOnReception/executeOnEndOfStudy of the file dcmnet/apps/storescp.cc of the component storescp. EPSS estimates a 1.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A security flaw has been discovered in OFFIS DCMTK up to 3.7.0. This impacts the function executeOnReception/executeOnEndOfStudy of the file dcmnet/apps/storescp.cc of the component storescp. Performing a manipulation results in os command injection. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The patch is named edbb085e45788dccaf0e64d71534cfca925784b8. Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS 4.0

6.9/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

1.72%

74.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Offis	Dcmtk	<= 3.7.0

References

https://github.com/DCMTK/dcmtk/commit/edbb085e45788dccaf0e64d71534cfca925784b8Patch
https://machinespirits.com/advisory/2e1627/Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
https://support.dcmtk.org/redmine/issues/1194Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/submit/786061Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/vuln/355486Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/vuln/355486/ctiPermissions Required, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 6, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-5663?

How severe is CVE-2026-5663?

CVE-2026-5663 has a CVSS score of 6.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-5663?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST