CodeMeter Runtime - CraftedSignal Threat Feedhttps://feed.craftedsignal.io/products/codemeter-runtime/Trending threats, MITRE ATT&CK coverage, and detection metadata. Fed continuously.Hugoenhello@craftedsignal.iohello@craftedsignal.ioWed, 26 Aug 2026 14:06:12 +0000https://feed.craftedsignal.io/favicon-32x32.pngCraftedSignal Threat Feedhttps://feed.craftedsignal.io/3232https://feed.craftedsignal.io/favicon.svgMultiple Vulnerabilities in Wibu-Systems CodeMeter Runtimehttps://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-08-wibu-codemeter/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:06:12 +0000hello@craftedsignal.iohttps://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-08-wibu-codemeter/Multiple vulnerabilities in Wibu-Systems CodeMeter Runtime allow attackers to bypass security, disclose sensitive data, manipulate information, escalate privileges, or induce denial-of-service conditions.Wibu-Systems has reported multiple vulnerabilities affecting the CodeMeter Runtime environment. These vulnerabilities permit unauthenticated or local attackers to perform a variety of malicious actions, ranging from information disclosure and data manipulation to full privilege escalation resulting in administrator-level access. In some configurations, the flaws may be exploited to trigger denial-of-service (DoS) conditions, effectively rendering the licensing service unavailable. The security impact is severe, as CodeMeter Runtime is frequently utilized for software licensing and copy protection across a wide range of enterprise and industrial applications. Defenders should prioritize auditing the exposure of the CodeMeter service and ensuring systems are updated to the latest vendor-provided release.

Impact

Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities can lead to full system compromise, unauthorized access to sensitive licensing information, and disruption of critical business software. Organizations running affected versions of CodeMeter Runtime on Windows, Linux, or macOS systems are at risk.

Recommendation

  • Identify all instances of Wibu-Systems CodeMeter Runtime within the environment to assess exposure.
  • Apply security patches provided by Wibu-Systems as a priority to mitigate privilege escalation and information disclosure risks.
  • Restrict network access to the CodeMeter service (default TCP port 22350) to trusted hosts only, reducing the potential attack surface for remote exploitation.
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