CVE-2026-30478 Details
Description
A Dynamic-link Library Injection vulnerability in GatewayGeo MapServer for Windows version 5 allows attackers to escalate privileges via a crafted executable.
A Dynamic-link Library Injection vulnerability has been identified in GatewayGeo MapServer for Windows, specifically in versions through 5. This vulnerability allows attackers to escalate privileges by injecting a crafted executable into the application's configuration file, 'ms4w.conf', which is located in the default installation directory. The MapServer service runs under the NT Authority/System account, enabling the execution of arbitrary code with high-level privileges.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 9, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
By selecting these links, you will be leaving this site. These are references gathered from the official CVE record and are not endorsed by Volerion.
| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/penjaminTester/Research/tree/main/CVE-2026-30478 | [email protected] | |
| https://ms4w.com | [email protected] |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-427 | Uncontrolled Search Path Element | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
No affected product data is available for this CVE.
Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 9, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 9, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |