CVE-2026-23720: High severity Siemens Simcenter Femap vulnerability
A vulnerability has been identified in Simcenter Femap (All versions < V2512), Simcenter Nastran (All versions < V2512). The affected applications contains an out of bounds read vulnerability while parsing specially crafted NDB files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-23720?
CVE-2026-23720 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for code execution through out of bounds read.
How do I fix CVE-2026-23720?
To mitigate CVE-2026-23720, upgrade to Simcenter Femap and Simcenter Nastran versions 2512 or later.
What applications are affected by CVE-2026-23720?
CVE-2026-23720 affects all versions of Simcenter Femap and Simcenter Nastran prior to V2512.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-23720?
CVE-2026-23720 is an out of bounds read vulnerability occurring while parsing specially crafted NDB files.
Can CVE-2026-23720 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2026-23720 can potentially be exploited remotely if an attacker tricks a user into opening a malicious NDB file.