CVE-2026-116370: 2K Games Sid Meier's Civilization IV Lua sandbox loadstring type confusion
A security flaw has been discovered in 2K Games Sid Meier's Civilization IV 1.0.12.68. The affected element is the function loadstring of the component Lua sandbox. Performing a manipulation results in type confusion. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What must an attacker do to exploit this issue?
The attack can be initiated remotely and requires user interaction. No attacker privileges are required.
Is exploit code available?
Yes. The exploit has been released publicly and may be used in attacks.
Which installations are identified as affected?
The reported affected version is 2K Games Sid Meier's Civilization IV 1.0.12.68, specifically the Lua sandbox's loadstring function.
What is the potential impact of successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation may affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability, each rated as low impact in the supplied severity vector.