CVE-2026-26462
CVE-2026-26462 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-917.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-30773
- Weakness: CWE-917
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- Last modified:
Description
Offline Hospital Management System 5.3.0 allows remote code execution due to an improper Electron renderer configuration. The application enables Node.js integration while disabling context isolation, allowing JavaScript executed in the renderer process to access Node.js APIs and execute arbitrary operating system commands.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-26462?
- Offline Hospital Management System 5.3.0 allows remote code execution due to an improper Electron renderer configuration. The application enables Node.js integration while disabling context isolation, allowing JavaScript executed in the renderer process to access Node.js APIs and execute arbitrary operating system commands.
- How severe is CVE-2026-26462?
- CVE-2026-26462 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2026-26462 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-26462?
- 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-2026-26462 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-26462 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-30773.
- When was CVE-2026-26462 published?
- CVE-2026-26462 was published on 2026-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://medium.com/@husaainpalh/remote-code-execution-in-offline-hospital-management-system-cve-2026-26462-bc7ac54314c4
- https://sourceforge.net/projects/hospital-management-system/files/
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