CVE-2026-2713
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in IBM Trusteer Rapport installer 3.5.2309.290 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via DLL hijacking. Attackers can place malicious DLLs in compromised folders to exploit the uncontrolled search path. Only systems with this specific IBM Trusteer Rapport version are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- IBM Trusteer Rapport
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full system compromise with attacker gaining SYSTEM/administrator privileges, installing persistent malware, stealing credentials, and pivoting to other systems.
Likely Case
Local privilege escalation leading to data theft, malware installation, or lateral movement within the network.
If Mitigated
Limited impact due to proper access controls preventing local attackers from writing to vulnerable directories.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires local access and ability to write to specific directories; typical DLL hijacking technique.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Update to latest version as per IBM advisory
Vendor Advisory: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7263031
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Visit IBM Trusteer Rapport download page. 2. Download latest installer. 3. Run installer to update. 4. Restart system if prompted.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict directory permissions
windowsSet strict ACLs on directories where Trusteer Rapport runs to prevent unauthorized DLL placement
icacls "C:\Program Files\IBM\Trusteer Rapport" /deny Everyone:(OI)(CI)(W)
Enable Safe DLL search mode
windowsConfigure Windows to search system directories first before current directory
reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager" /v SafeDllSearchMode /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls to prevent local users from writing to application directories
- Monitor for suspicious DLL loading events using Windows Event Logs
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check installed version of IBM Trusteer Rapport via Control Panel > Programs and FeaturesCheck Version:
wmic product where name="IBM Trusteer Rapport" get versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify version is updated beyond 3.5.2309.290 and check for successful installation logs📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Windows Event ID 4688 (process creation) showing Trusteer Rapport loading DLLs from unusual locations
- Sysmon Event ID 7 (image loaded) with suspicious DLL paths
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from Trusteer Rapport process post-exploitation
SIEM Query:
source="windows" AND (event_id=4688 OR event_id=7) AND process_name="*rapport*" AND image_loaded="*.dll" AND NOT image_loaded="*system32*"