CVE-2026-16519
GeoVision GV-IP Device Utility DLL Search Order Hijacking Vulnerability
Description
A DLL hijacking vulnerability exists in the GeoVision GV-IP Device Utility desktop application. The application loads one or more dynamic-link libraries (DLLs) from an unsafe search path, allowing a local attacker to place a malicious DLL in a location searched before the legitimate library location.
INFO
Published Date :
July 24, 2026, 8:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
July 24, 2026, 8:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
0df08a0e-a200-4957-9bb0-084f562506f9
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 0df08a0e-a200-4957-9bb0-084f562506f9 |
Solution
- Update application to a version that searches DLLs securely.
- Configure applications to use a secure DLL search path.
- Remove write access to directories in the DLL search path.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-16519.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.geovision.com.tw/cyber_security.php |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by 0df08a0e-a200-4957-9bb0-084f562506f9
Jul. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'GeoVision Inc.', 'product': 'GV-IP Device Utility', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '9.0.7.0'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '9.0.8.0'}], 'platforms': ['Windows'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description A DLL hijacking vulnerability exists in the GeoVision GV-IP Device Utility desktop application. The application loads one or more dynamic-link libraries (DLLs) from an unsafe search path, allowing a local attacker to place a malicious DLL in a location searched before the legitimate library location. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-427 Added Reference https://www.geovision.com.tw/cyber_security.php