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CVE-2026-48192 Siemens CVE debrief
Affected versions of Mendix Studio Pro do not properly validate or sanitize project files processed during the build pipeline. This could allow an attacker who tricks a user into opening and running a specially crafted malicious project locally on their system to execute arbitrary code in the context of that user. The vulnerability can be exploited if an attacker tricks a user into opening and running a specially crafted malicious project locally on their system. Organizations using Mendix Studio Pro should prioritize updating to patched versions and validating project files. This vulnerability affects Mendix Studio Pro versions that do not properly validate or sanitize project files processed during the build pipeline. Evidence is based on official records from CISA and Siemens.
- Vendor
- Siemens
- Product
- Mendix Studio Pro 10.11
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 5.4
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-06-30
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-07-07
- Advisory published
- 2026-06-30
- Advisory updated
- 2026-07-07
Who should care
Organizations using Mendix Studio Pro, especially those in industrial control systems and critical infrastructure sectors, should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to mitigate potential attacks. They should prioritize updating to patched versions, validating project files, and implementing compensating controls to mitigate potential attacks. Security teams should review their deployments and ensure they are running patched versions.
Technical summary
Affected versions of Mendix Studio Pro do not properly validate or sanitize project files processed during the build pipeline, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the user. This vulnerability can be exploited if an attacker tricks a user into opening and running a specially crafted malicious project locally on their system. Organizations using Mendix Studio Pro should prioritize updating to patched versions and validating project files.
Defensive priority
Organizations using Mendix Studio Pro should prioritize updating to patched versions, validating project files, and implementing compensating controls to mitigate potential attacks.
Recommended defensive actions
- Update to V10.24.21 or later version for Mendix Studio Pro 10.24
- Update to V11.6.7 or later version for Mendix Studio Pro 11.6
- Validate and sanitize project files processed during the build pipeline
- Implement compensating controls to mitigate potential attacks
- Monitor for suspicious project file activity
- Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
- Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented
Evidence notes
The CVE record and CISA CSAF advisory provide details on the vulnerability in Mendix Studio Pro. Evidence is based on official records from CISA and Siemens. The vulnerability affects Mendix Studio Pro versions that do not properly validate or sanitize project files processed during the build pipeline. This could allow an attacker who tricks a user into opening and running a specially crafted malicious project locally on their system to execute arbitrary code in the context of that user. Organizations should verify their deployments and ensure they are running patched versions.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-48192 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-48192
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-48192 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-48192
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source item URL
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2026/icsa-26-188-04.json
cisa_csaf
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/csaf/ssa-779310.json
Reference
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-779310.html
Reference
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-188-04
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-alerts/ics-alert-10-301-01
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/ics-recommended-practices
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://www.cisa.gov/topics/industrial-control-systems
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/recommended_practices/NCCIC_ICS-CERT_Defense_in_Depth_2016_S508C.pdf
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Methodology and review provenance
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