How severe is CVE-2026-34488?

CVE-2026-34488 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-34488 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-2026-34488?

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-2026-34488 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-34488 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-25194.

When was CVE-2026-34488 published?

CVE-2026-34488 was published on 2026-04-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-34488

CVE-2026-34488 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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 7.3)
CVSS v4: 7.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-25194
Weakness: CWE-427
Published: 2026-04-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IP Setting Software contains an issue with the DLL search path, which may lead to insecurely loading Dynamic Link Libraries. As a result, arbitrary code may be executed with administrative privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-34488?: IP Setting Software contains an issue with the DLL search path, which may lead to insecurely loading Dynamic Link Libraries. As a result, arbitrary code may be executed with administrative privileges.
How severe is CVE-2026-34488?: CVE-2026-34488 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-34488 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-2026-34488?: 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-2026-34488 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-34488 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-25194.
When was CVE-2026-34488 published?: CVE-2026-34488 was published on 2026-04-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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