CVE-2026-5494
CVE-2026-5494 is a high-severity vulnerability in Labcenter Proteus 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-21668
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Labcenter Proteus
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Labcenter Electronics Proteus PDSPRJ File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Labcenter Electronics Proteus. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the processing of PDSPRJ files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-25719.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-5494?
- Labcenter Electronics Proteus PDSPRJ File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Labcenter Electronics Proteus. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the processing of PDSPRJ files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-25719.
- How severe is CVE-2026-5494?
- CVE-2026-5494 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-2026-5494 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-5494?
- CVE-2026-5494 affects Labcenter Proteus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-5494?
- 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-2026-5494 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-5494 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-21668.
- When was CVE-2026-5494 published?
- CVE-2026-5494 was published on 2026-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:labcenter:proteus:8.17:sp5:*:*:*:*:*:*
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