CVE-2026-18444

CVE-2026-18444 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ni Labview with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6. 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-195.

Key facts

Description

There is an integer conversion vulnerability resulting in an out-of-bounds read when loading images recently discovered in NI LabVIEW.  This may result in information disclosure or arbitrary code execution.  Successful exploitation requires an attacker to get a user to open a specially crafted VI file.  This vulnerability affects NI LabVIEW 2026 Q3 and prior versions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-18444?
There is an integer conversion vulnerability resulting in an out-of-bounds read when loading images recently discovered in NI LabVIEW.  This may result in information disclosure or arbitrary code execution.  Successful exploitation requires an attacker to get a user to open a specially crafted VI file.  This vulnerability affects NI LabVIEW 2026 Q3 and prior versions.
How severe is CVE-2026-18444?
CVE-2026-18444 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-18444 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-18444?
CVE-2026-18444 primarily affects Ni Labview. In total, 35 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-18444?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-18444 published?
CVE-2026-18444 was published on 2026-08-25 and last updated on 2026-09-08.

References

Affected products (35)

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