CVE-2021-26807
CVE-2021-26807 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gog Galaxy with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-426.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-426
- Affected product: Gog Galaxy
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
GalaxyClient version 2.0.28.9 loads unsigned DLLs such as zlib1.dll, libgcc_s_dw2-1.dll and libwinpthread-1.dll from PATH, which allows an attacker to potentially run code locally through unsigned DLL loading.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-26807?
- GalaxyClient version 2.0.28.9 loads unsigned DLLs such as zlib1.dll, libgcc_s_dw2-1.dll and libwinpthread-1.dll from PATH, which allows an attacker to potentially run code locally through unsigned DLL loading.
- How severe is CVE-2021-26807?
- CVE-2021-26807 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-26807 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-26807?
- CVE-2021-26807 affects Gog Galaxy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-26807?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2021-26807 published?
- CVE-2021-26807 was published on 2021-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://illuminati.services/2021/04/29/cve-2021-26807-gog-galaxy-v2-0-35-dll-load-order-hijacking/
- https://www.gog.com
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gog:galaxy:2.0.28.9:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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