How severe is CVE-2026-26416?

CVE-2026-26416 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-26416 being actively exploited?

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

What products are affected by CVE-2026-26416?

CVE-2026-26416 affects Tcs Cognix Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-26416?

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.

Does CVE-2026-26416 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-26416 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-9840.

When was CVE-2026-26416 published?

CVE-2026-26416 was published on 2026-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-26416

CVE-2026-26416 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tcs Cognix Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-9840
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Tcs Cognix Platform
Published: 2026-03-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An authorization bypass vulnerability in Tata Consultancy Services Cognix Recon Client v3.0 allows authenticated users to escalate privileges across role boundaries via crafted requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-26416?: An authorization bypass vulnerability in Tata Consultancy Services Cognix Recon Client v3.0 allows authenticated users to escalate privileges across role boundaries via crafted requests.
How severe is CVE-2026-26416?: CVE-2026-26416 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-26416 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-26416?: CVE-2026-26416 affects Tcs Cognix Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-26416?: 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.
Does CVE-2026-26416 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-26416 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-9840.
When was CVE-2026-26416 published?: CVE-2026-26416 was published on 2026-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:tcs:cognix_platform:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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