GeoVision GV-IP Device Utility DLL Search Order Hijacking Vulnerability
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-16519 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | GV |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-07-24 08:16:26 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-07-30 19:15:36 UTC |
| Description | A DLL hijacking vulnerability exists in the GeoVision GV-IP Device Utility desktop application. The application loads one or more dynamic-link libraries (DLLs) from an unsafe search path, allowing a local attacker to place a malicious DLL in a location searched before the legitimate library location. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 7.3 HIGH from 0df08a0e-a200-4957-9bb0-084f562506f9
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS: 0.001180000 probability, percentile 0.019680000 (date 2026-08-03)
Problem Types: CWE-427 | CWE-427 CWE-427: Uncontrolled Search Path Element (DLL Search Order Hijacking / DLL Side-Loading)
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 0df08a0e-a200-4957-9bb0-084f562506f9 | Secondary | 7.3 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 3.1 | CNA | CVSS | 7.3 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
LocalAttack Complexity
LowPrivileges Required
LowUser Interaction
RequiredScope
UnchangedConfidentiality
HighIntegrity
HighAvailability
HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | GeoVision Inc. | GV-IP Device Utility | affected 9.0.7.0 | Windows |
| CNA | GeoVision Inc. | GV-IP Device Utility | unaffected 9.0.8.0 | Windows |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| www.geovision.com.tw/cyber_security.php | 0df08a0e-a200-4957-9bb0-084f562506f9 | www.geovision.com.tw | |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
Vendor Comments And Credit
Discovery Credit
CNA: Lloyd Lexter Gealon (en)
Additional Advisory Data
| Source | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| CNA | 2026-07-11T01:25:00.000Z | Reporter reports discovery |
Solutions
CNA: GeoVision GV-IP Device Utility Device version 9.0.8.0 has patched reported vulnerability. User is recommended to update to version 9.0.8.0 from GeoVision's offical website (https://www.geovision.com.tw/download/product/GV-VMS%20V20) or contact GeoVision Support team
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.