CVE-2021-26807: gog galaxy Untrusted Search Path
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 30-04-2021Last modified 03-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-26807 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in gog galaxy. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 40.4% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.48%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 30-04-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
GalaxyClient version 2.0.28.9 loads unsigned DLLs such as zlib1.dll, libgcc_s_dw2-1.dll and libwinpthread-1.dll from PATH, which allows an attacker to potentially run code locally through unsigned DLL loading.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 4.4Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.48%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
40%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.48% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.48%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (illuminati.services)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Gog1 product
- galaxy2.0.28.9
1 vendor · 1 product
References
2 links- illuminati.services/2021/04/29/cve-2021-26807-gog-galaxy-v2-0-35-dll-load-order-hijacking/X Refsource MISCExploitThird Party Advisory