Description

An issue in CGM Germany - CompuGroup Medical CGM ISIS MED 2510.1.0.20 allows a remote attacker to execute arbtirary code via a crafted .dll file.

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  "score": "7.8",
  "pubDate": "2026-08-17T19:16:31.663Z",
  "pubdate": "2026-08-17T19:16:31.663Z",
  "executiveSummary": "An arbitrary code execution vulnerability has been identified in CGM Germany - CompuGroup Medical CGM ISIS MED version 2510.1.0.20. This security flaw enables a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the underlying host operating system through the introduction and processing of a maliciously crafted Dynamic Link Library (.dll) file.\nThe vulnerability exposes the affected system to severe security risks, potentially granting the adversary full control over the application context and the privileges of the running process. The impact includes complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system, depending on the privilege level of the application.\nExploitation of this vulnerability requires the attacker to successfully deliver and trick the application into loading a crafted .dll file, typically via insecure library loading mechanisms or untrusted search paths. The risk implications are critical for environments deploying the affected product, as successful execution allows unauthorized code execution without user interaction beyond the initial payload placement or delivery mechanism.",
  "technicalDetails": "The root cause of the vulnerability stems from insecure handling and loading of Dynamic Link Libraries (.dll) within the CGM Germany - CompuGroup Medical CGM ISIS MED 2510.1.0.20 application. When the software attempts to load external modules or dependencies, it fails to properly validate the cryptographic signature, integrity, or secure directory search path of the targeted .dll file.\nAn attacker can exploit this behavior by placing a maliciously crafted .dll file in a location resolved by the application's search path, or by leveraging methods that coerce the application into loading the arbitrary library. The attack flow generally involves the generation of a malicious payload compiled as a .dll file designed to execute arbitrary commands or shellcode upon initialization (e.g., within DllMain).\nUpon triggering the vulnerable component, the application processes the crafted .dll file, initiating the malicious code execution within the security context of the parent process. This allows the attacker to inherit the execution privileges associated with the running instance of CGM ISIS MED.\nThe vulnerability affects CGM Germany - CompuGroup Medical CGM ISIS MED version 2510.1.0.20. Depending on the operational deployment and network exposure of the host running the software, the attack vector may be leveraged remotely if file placement or interaction can be achieved via network shares, web vectors, or ancillary file-handling mechanisms.\nPost-exploitation impact includes persistent unauthorized access, execution of arbitrary system commands, data exfiltration, and potential lateral movement across the internal network if the compromised host possesses elevated domain or network privileges."
}