CVE-2026-5663
OFFIS DCMTK storescp storescp.cc executeOnEndOfStudy os command injection
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.
INFO
Published Date :
April 6, 2026, 3:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 27, 2026, 6:43 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply patch edbb085e45788dccaf0e64d71534cfca925784b8.
- Update OFFIS DCMTK to a patched version.
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-2026-5663.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/DCMTK/dcmtk/commit/edbb085e45788dccaf0e64d71534cfca925784b8 | Patch |
| https://machinespirits.com/advisory/2e1627/ | Mitigation Third Party Advisory |
| https://support.dcmtk.org/redmine/issues/1194 | Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/786061 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/355486 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/355486/cti | Permissions Required VDB Entry |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-5663 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-5663
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:offis:dcmtk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 3.7.0 Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/DCMTK/dcmtk/commit/edbb085e45788dccaf0e64d71534cfca925784b8 Types: Patch Added Reference Type VulDB: https://machinespirits.com/advisory/2e1627/ Types: Mitigation, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type VulDB: https://support.dcmtk.org/redmine/issues/1194 Types: Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/submit/786061 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/vuln/355486 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/vuln/355486/cti Types: Permissions Required, VDB Entry -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CVSS V4.0 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 Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CWE CWE-78 Added CWE CWE-77 Added Reference https://github.com/DCMTK/dcmtk/commit/edbb085e45788dccaf0e64d71534cfca925784b8 Added Reference https://machinespirits.com/advisory/2e1627/ Added Reference https://support.dcmtk.org/redmine/issues/1194 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/786061 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/355486 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/355486/cti