How severe is CVE-2026-1585?

CVE-2026-1585 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-1585 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-1585?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-1585 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-1585 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-8927.

When was CVE-2026-1585 published?

CVE-2026-1585 was published on 2026-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-1585

CVE-2026-1585 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-428.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
CVSS v4: 8.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-8927
Weakness: CWE-428
Published: 2026-02-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An unquoted Windows service executable path vulnerability in IJ Scan Utility for Windows versions 1.1.2 through 1.5.0 may allow a local attacker to execute a malicious file with the privileges of the affected service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-1585?: An unquoted Windows service executable path vulnerability in IJ Scan Utility for Windows versions 1.1.2 through 1.5.0 may allow a local attacker to execute a malicious file with the privileges of the affected service.
How severe is CVE-2026-1585?: CVE-2026-1585 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-1585 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-1585?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-1585 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-1585 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-8927.
When was CVE-2026-1585 published?: CVE-2026-1585 was published on 2026-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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