How severe is CVE-2026-30896?

CVE-2026-30896 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-2026-30896 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-30896?

CVE-2026-30896 affects Q-see Qsee Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-30896?

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-2026-30896 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-30896 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-10295.

When was CVE-2026-30896 published?

CVE-2026-30896 was published on 2026-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-30896

CVE-2026-30896 is a high-severity vulnerability in Q-see Qsee Client 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% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-10295
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Q-see Qsee Client
Published: 2026-03-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The installer for Qsee Client versions 1.0.1 and prior insecurely load Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs). When a user is directed to place some malicious DLL to the same directory and execute the affected installer, then arbitrary code may be executed with the administrative privilege.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-30896?: The installer for Qsee Client versions 1.0.1 and prior insecurely load Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs). When a user is directed to place some malicious DLL to the same directory and execute the affected installer, then arbitrary code may be executed with the administrative privilege.
How severe is CVE-2026-30896?: CVE-2026-30896 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-2026-30896 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-30896?: CVE-2026-30896 affects Q-see Qsee Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-30896?: 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-2026-30896 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-30896 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-10295.
When was CVE-2026-30896 published?: CVE-2026-30896 was published on 2026-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:q-see:qsee_client:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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