CVE-2026-7279

HIGHCVSS 8.5/10EPSS 0.11%

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CVE-2026-7279 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.5/10 on the CVSS scale. AVACAST developed by eMPIA Technology, has a DLL Hijacking vulnerability, allowing authenticated local attackers to place a malicious DLL in a specific directory, resulting in arbitrary code execution with system privileges when the system loads the DLL.. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

AVACAST developed by eMPIA Technology, has a DLL Hijacking vulnerability, allowing authenticated local attackers to place a malicious DLL in a specific directory, resulting in arbitrary code execution with system privileges when the system loads the DLL.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-7279?
AVACAST developed by eMPIA Technology, has a DLL Hijacking vulnerability, allowing authenticated local attackers to place a malicious DLL in a specific directory, resulting in arbitrary code execution with system privileges when the system loads the DLL.
How severe is CVE-2026-7279?
CVE-2026-7279 has a CVSS score of 8.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-7279?
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