CVE-2026-25191
CVE-2026-25191 is a high-severity vulnerability 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-427.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v4: 8.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-8835
- Weakness: CWE-427
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The installer of FinalCode Client provided by Digital Arts Inc. contains an issue with the DLL search path. If a user is directed to place a malicious DLL file and the installer to the same directory and execute the installer, arbitrary code may be executed with the installer's execution privilege.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-25191?
- The installer of FinalCode Client provided by Digital Arts Inc. contains an issue with the DLL search path. If a user is directed to place a malicious DLL file and the installer to the same directory and execute the installer, arbitrary code may be executed with the installer's execution privilege.
- How severe is CVE-2026-25191?
- CVE-2026-25191 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-2026-25191 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-25191?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2026-25191 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-25191 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-8835.
- When was CVE-2026-25191 published?
- CVE-2026-25191 was published on 2026-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN48498976/
- https://www.daj.jp/shared/php/downloadset/c/parts.php?page=dl&filename=information_20260226_01.pdf
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