Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Labcenter Electronics Proteus Software
CVE-2026-5496

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Labcenter Electronics

Status
Proteus
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 April 2026

What is CVE-2026-5496?

A vulnerability in Labcenter Electronics' Proteus software exists due to improper validation of user-supplied data when parsing PDSPRJ files. This flaw allows remote attackers to trigger a type confusion condition, leading to the potential execution of arbitrary code within the context of the affected process. Exploitation necessitates user interaction, as targets must either access a malicious webpage or open a compromised file designed to exploit this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Proteus 8.17 SP5

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-254/
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CVSS V3.0

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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