CVE-2026-116111 Details
Description
A vulnerability was determined in 2K Games Civilization V 1.0.3.144. Impacted is the function loadstring of the component Lua Sandbox. Executing a manipulation can lead to type confusion. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
A type confusion vulnerability allowing remote code execution has been identified in 2K Games Civilization V, specifically in version 1.0.3.144. The issue arises in the Lua Sandbox component, where the 'loadstring' function can be manipulated to execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability exploits the fact that while certain functions were removed from the Lua environment for security, 'loadstring' remained available and could be used to execute modified bytecode that bypassed the sandbox restrictions.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 26, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://drbloop.dev/blog/three-click-rce-in-civi-v | [email protected] | ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/drbloop2000/Sid-Meier-s-Civilization-V-RCE/blob/main/exploit.lua | [email protected] | Product |
| https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-116111 | [email protected] | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/1004678 | [email protected] | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/426179 | [email protected] | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/426179/cti | [email protected] | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-843 | Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| 2k sid meiers civilization v | 1.0.3.144 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | Reanalysis | [email protected] |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Oct 26, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 26, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |