How severe is CVE-2026-26418?

CVE-2026-26418 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-26418 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-26418?

CVE-2026-26418 affects Tcs Cognix Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-26418?

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-2026-26418 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-26418 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-9842.

When was CVE-2026-26418 published?

CVE-2026-26418 was published on 2026-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-26418

CVE-2026-26418 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tcs Cognix Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-9842
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Tcs Cognix Platform
Published: 2026-03-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Missing authentication and authorization in the web API of Tata Consultancy Services Cognix Recon Client v3.0 allows remote attackers to access application functionality without restriction via the network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-26418?: Missing authentication and authorization in the web API of Tata Consultancy Services Cognix Recon Client v3.0 allows remote attackers to access application functionality without restriction via the network.
How severe is CVE-2026-26418?: CVE-2026-26418 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-26418 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-26418?: CVE-2026-26418 affects Tcs Cognix Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-26418?: 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-2026-26418 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-26418 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-9842.
When was CVE-2026-26418 published?: CVE-2026-26418 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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