{"description":"Trending threats, MITRE ATT\u0026CK coverage, and detection metadata — refreshed continuously.","feed_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/vendors/empia-technology/","home_page_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/","items":[{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cves":[{"cvss":7.8,"id":"CVE-2026-7279"}],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_products":["AVACAST"],"_cs_severities":["high"],"_cs_tags":["dll-hijacking","privilege-escalation","code-execution"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":["eMPIA Technology"],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eCVE-2026-7279 describes a DLL hijacking vulnerability affecting AVACAST, a product developed by eMPIA Technology. The vulnerability allows an authenticated local attacker to execute arbitrary code with system-level privileges on a vulnerable system. This is achieved by placing a malicious DLL file in a directory where AVACAST expects to load a legitimate DLL. When AVACAST is executed, it inadvertently loads the malicious DLL, granting the attacker elevated privileges. The vulnerability poses a significant risk to systems where AVACAST is installed, as successful exploitation can lead to complete system compromise. This vulnerability was published on 2026-04-28.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker gains local access to the targeted system through legitimate credentials or exploits another vulnerability.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker identifies a directory from which AVACAST loads DLL files.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker crafts a malicious DLL file designed to execute arbitrary code.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker places the malicious DLL file in the identified directory, potentially overwriting or replacing a legitimate DLL file.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker executes the AVACAST application or waits for it to be automatically launched.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAVACAST attempts to load the (now malicious) DLL file from the directory.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe malicious DLL executes within the context of the AVACAST process, inheriting its system-level privileges.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker achieves arbitrary code execution with system privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of CVE-2026-7279 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code with system-level privileges. This can result in complete system compromise, including data theft, installation of malware, and disruption of services. Given the high privileges gained, the attacker can perform any action on the system. The number of potential victims is unknown, but any system running a vulnerable version of AVACAST is at risk.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor process creation events for AVACAST loading DLLs from unusual or writable directories using the provided Sigma rule \u0026ldquo;Detect AVACAST DLL Hijacking\u0026rdquo;.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement file integrity monitoring on AVACAST installation directories to detect unauthorized DLL modifications.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeploy the Sigma rule \u0026ldquo;Detect DLL Load from Suspicious Paths\u0026rdquo; to identify DLL loads from unusual paths, which can be indicative of DLL hijacking attempts.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply appropriate access controls to prevent unauthorized users from writing to AVACAST installation directories.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-04-28T10:16:04Z","date_published":"2026-04-28T10:16:04Z","id":"/briefs/2026-04-avacast-dll-hijacking/","summary":"A DLL hijacking vulnerability in eMPIA Technology's AVACAST (CVE-2026-7279) allows authenticated local attackers to achieve arbitrary code execution with system privileges by placing a malicious DLL in a specific directory.","title":"AVACAST DLL Hijacking Vulnerability (CVE-2026-7279)","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-04-avacast-dll-hijacking/"}],"language":"en","title":"CraftedSignal Threat Feed — EMPIA Technology","version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1"}