How severe is CVE-2026-2998?

CVE-2026-2998 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-2998 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-2998?

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-2026-2998 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-2998 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-7604.

When was CVE-2026-2998 published?

CVE-2026-2998 was published on 2026-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-2998

CVE-2026-2998 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-426.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v4: 8.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-7604
Weakness: CWE-426
Published: 2026-02-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ERP developed by eAI Technologies has a DLL Hijacking vulnerability, allowing authenticated local attackers to place a crafted DLL file in the same directory as the program, thereby executing arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-2998?: ERP developed by eAI Technologies has a DLL Hijacking vulnerability, allowing authenticated local attackers to place a crafted DLL file in the same directory as the program, thereby executing arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2026-2998?: CVE-2026-2998 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-2998 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-2998?: 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-2026-2998 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-2998 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-7604.
When was CVE-2026-2998 published?: CVE-2026-2998 was published on 2026-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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