CVE-2025-2629: labview — Fix

Description

There is a DLL hijacking vulnerability due to an uncontrolled search path that exists in NI LabVIEW when loading NI Error Reporting. This vulnerability may result in arbitrary code execution. Successful exploitation requires an attacker to insert a malicious DLL into the uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability affects NI LabVIEW 2025 Q1 and prior versions.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.3

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-427 CWE-427

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ni	labview	< 2021
ni	labview	All
ni	labview	All
ni	labview	All
ni	labview	All
ni	labview	All
ni	labview	All
ni	labview	All
ni	labview	All
ni	labview	All
ni	labview	All
ni	labview	All
ni	labview	All
ni	labview	All
ni	labview	All
ni	labview	All
ni	labview	All
ni	labview	All
ni	labview	All
ni	labview	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.ni.com/en/support/security/available-critical-and-security-updates-for-ni-software/dll-hijacking-vulnerability-in-ni-labview-when-loading-ni-error-reporting.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-2629? +

There is a DLL hijacking vulnerability due to an uncontrolled search path that exists in NI LabVIEW when loading NI Error Reporting. This vulnerability may result in arbitrary code execution. Successful exploitation requires an attacker to insert a malicious DLL into the uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability affects NI LabVIEW 2025 Q1 and prior versions. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-2629? +

CVE-2025-2629 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.3 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-2629? +

CVE-2025-2629 affects products from ni, specifically: labview. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-2629? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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