DLL Hijacking Vulnerability in GeoVision GV-IP Device Utility
CVE-2026-16519

7.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Geovision Inc.

Status
Gv-ip Device Utility
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 July 2026

What is CVE-2026-16519?

A DLL hijacking vulnerability exists within the GeoVision GV-IP Device Utility, which permits the application to load dynamic-link libraries (DLLs) from an insecure search path. This flaw enables a local attacker to introduce a malicious DLL into a directory that is prioritized over the authenticated library's location, potentially leading to unauthorized access or execution of harmful code.

Affected Version(s)

GV-IP Device Utility Windows 9.0.7.0

GV-IP Device Utility Windows 9.0.8.0

References

https://www.geovision.com.tw/cyber_security.php
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.3
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Lloyd Lexter Gealon
.