DLL Hijacking Vulnerability in NREL BEopt by National Renewable Energy Laboratory
CVE-2019-25268

8.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Nrel

Status
Beopt
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 January 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2019-25268?

The NREL BEopt 2.8.0.0 software is susceptible to a DLL hijacking vulnerability that permits attackers to load arbitrary dynamic link libraries. This attack vector exploits users opening application files sourced from remote shares, enabling malicious actors to execute unauthorized code by leveraging insecure library loading practices associated with sdl2.dll and libegl.dll. By placing compromised library files on WebDAV or SMB shares, intruders can manipulate the application's functionality to gain control of the system.

Affected Version(s)

BEopt 2.8.0.0

BEopt 2.7.0.0

BEopt 2.6.0.1

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2019-25268 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2019-55...
third-party-advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152043
exploit
https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2019030108
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
8.6
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

LiquidWorm as Gjoko Krstic of Zero Science Lab
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