CVE-2026-24317 DLL Hijacking vulnerability in SAP GUI for Windows with active GuiXT
An attacker can execute arbitrary code in a victim's context by placing a malicious DLL in a directory loaded by SAP GUI when GuiXT is enabled.
- 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-2026-24317?
CVE-2026-24317 is a medium-severity vulnerability in SAP_SE SAP GUI for Windows with active GuiXT, published on 10 Mar 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
SAP GUI for Windows allows DLL files to be loaded from arbitrary directories within the application. An unauthenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a victim to place a malicious DLL within one of these directories. The malicious command is executed in the victim user's context provided GuiXT is enabled. This vulnerability has a low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-24317?
How do I fix CVE-2026-24317?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-24317 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-24317 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-24317 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fwc5-f9r2-52h9.