CVE-2026-24694
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting insecure DLL loading in Roland Cloud Manager. Attackers can plant malicious DLLs in directories searched by the application, leading to code execution with the application's privileges. Users of Roland Cloud Manager version 3.1.19 and earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Roland Cloud Manager
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full system compromise with attacker gaining the same privileges as the Roland Cloud Manager application, potentially leading to malware installation, data theft, or lateral movement.
Likely Case
Local privilege escalation or arbitrary code execution on systems where attackers can place malicious DLLs in accessible directories.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions and user privilege restrictions preventing DLL planting.
🎯 Exploit Status
DLL hijacking attacks are well-understood and relatively simple to execute given appropriate access to the target system.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version 3.1.20 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://www.roland.com/global/products/rc_roland_cloud_manager/support/#dl-support_documents
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Open Roland Cloud Manager. 2. Check for updates in the application settings. 3. Download and install version 3.1.20 or later. 4. Restart the application.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict DLL search paths
windowsUse Windows policies or application controls to restrict where Roland Cloud Manager can load DLLs from.
File permission hardening
windowsSet strict file permissions on directories where Roland Cloud Manager runs to prevent unauthorized DLL placement.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Run Roland Cloud Manager with minimal user privileges to limit impact of successful exploitation.
- Monitor for suspicious DLL loading events using Windows security auditing.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Roland Cloud Manager version in the application's about/settings menu. If version is 3.1.19 or earlier, the system is vulnerable.Check Version:
Check application version in Roland Cloud Manager settings or via Windows Programs and Features.Verify Fix Applied:
Confirm Roland Cloud Manager version is 3.1.20 or later after updating.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Windows Event Logs showing DLL loading from unexpected locations
- Application crashes or unexpected behavior in Roland Cloud Manager
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from Roland Cloud Manager process
SIEM Query:
Process Creation where Image contains 'RolandCloudManager.exe' AND CommandLine contains suspicious DLL paths