CVE-2019-25268 NREL BEopt 2.8.0 Insecure Library Loading Arbitrary Code Execution
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening files from remote shares, exploiting insecure DLL loading in NREL BEopt.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-25268?
CVE-2019-25268 is a high-severity vulnerability in NREL BEopt, published on 7 Jan 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
NREL BEopt 2.8.0.0 contains a DLL hijacking vulnerability that allows attackers to load arbitrary libraries by tricking users into opening application files from remote shares. Attackers can exploit insecure library loading of sdl2.dll and libegl.dll by placing malicious libraries on WebDAV or SMB shares to execute unauthorized code.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-25268?
How do I fix CVE-2019-25268?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-25268 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-25268 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-25268 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jh9x-xg8c-g83m.