CVE-2010-5252: Untrusted search path vulnerability in HTTrack 3.43-9 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan ho...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2010-5252 describes a local DLL search path issue in HTTrack 3.43-9. A local user could place a malicious library where HTTrack looks first and potentially gain the privileges of the user running HTTrack. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, a vendor fix, or evidence of active exploitation. Likely exposure is limited to legacy Windows systems where HTTrack 3.43-9 is installed and launched from directories writable by lower-privileged users. The source bundle does not identify other affected versions, platforms, or packaged distributions. Treat this as a legacy endpoint hygiene issue unless HTTrack is still used in privileged workflows. The business risk rises where shared workstations, administrator use, or untrusted project files are common. Evidence is incomplete, so validate exposure before escalating broadly. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for HTTrack 3.43-9 installations.; Check HTTrack or distributor guidance for fixed versions or supported replacements.; Avoid launching HTTrack from untrusted or shared writable directories..

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Jun 28, 2026, 00:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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