How severe is CVE-2022-26417?

CVE-2022-26417 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-26417 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-26417?

CVE-2022-26417 affects Omron Cx-position. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26417?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-26417 published?

CVE-2022-26417 was published on 2022-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-26417

CVE-2022-26417 is a high-severity vulnerability in Omron Cx-position with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-416.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Omron Cx-position
Published: 2022-04-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Omron CX-Position (versions 2.5.3 and prior) is vulnerable to a use after free memory condition while processing a specific project file, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-26417?: Omron CX-Position (versions 2.5.3 and prior) is vulnerable to a use after free memory condition while processing a specific project file, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2022-26417?: CVE-2022-26417 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-26417 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-26417?: CVE-2022-26417 affects Omron Cx-position. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26417?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-26417 published?: CVE-2022-26417 was published on 2022-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:omron:cx-position:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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