CVE-2026-24694 in Cloud Manager
Summary
by MITRE • 02/03/2026
The installer for Roland Cloud Manager ver.3.1.19 and prior insecurely loads Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs), which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the application.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/03/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-24694 affects the Roland Cloud Manager installer version 3.1.19 and earlier, presenting a critical security risk through insecure dynamic link library loading practices. This flaw resides within the installer's execution process where it fails to properly validate or verify the integrity of dynamically loaded libraries, creating an avenue for malicious code execution. The installer's behavior demonstrates a classic security misconfiguration that aligns with CWE-427 Uncontrolled Search Path Element, where the application searches for required libraries in predictable locations without proper validation mechanisms. The vulnerability represents a privilege escalation vector since the installer typically runs with elevated permissions during installation, allowing an attacker to potentially execute code with the same privileges as the application itself.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the installer's failure to implement secure library loading practices, specifically the absence of proper DLL search order enforcement and digital signature verification. When the installer attempts to load required dynamic link libraries, it follows a predictable search path that may include directories writable by unprivileged users, enabling attackers to place malicious DLLs that will be loaded instead of the legitimate ones. This insecure loading mechanism directly relates to CWE-778 Insufficient Logging and the underlying CWE-426 Untrusted Search Path, creating a pathway for attackers to manipulate the application's execution flow. The vulnerability operates under the principle that the installer does not properly sanitize the library loading process, allowing for arbitrary code injection through the DLL hijacking technique.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple code execution, as it can enable attackers to establish persistent access, escalate privileges, or compromise the entire system through the installed application. The installer's elevated privileges create a particularly dangerous attack surface since successful exploitation allows adversaries to execute malicious code with system-level permissions, potentially leading to complete system compromise. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability by placing malicious DLL files in directories that the installer searches, effectively hijacking the installation process to execute arbitrary code. This attack vector aligns with ATT&CK technique T1574.001 Dynamic Link Library Hijacking, which specifically targets insecure library loading mechanisms to gain unauthorized code execution.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on implementing secure library loading practices and proper access controls within the installer. Organizations should immediately update to Roland Cloud Manager version 3.1.20 or later, which presumably addresses this vulnerability through proper DLL validation and search path enforcement. System administrators should also implement application whitelisting policies that restrict which DLLs can be loaded by the installer process, and consider using tools like Sysinternals Process Monitor to identify and block unauthorized DLL loading attempts. Additionally, implementing proper file integrity monitoring solutions can help detect unauthorized DLL placement in critical directories. The fix should incorporate proper DLL search order enforcement, digital signature verification, and runtime checks to ensure only trusted libraries are loaded. Security teams should also conduct regular vulnerability assessments of installation processes and implement secure coding practices that prevent similar issues in other software components.