CVE-2026-67868

CVE-2026-67868 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-122.

Key facts

Description

A heap-based out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in S2OPC 1.7.3 in server-side EventFilter handling during CreateMonitoredItems processing. This allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-67868?
A heap-based out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in S2OPC 1.7.3 in server-side EventFilter handling during CreateMonitoredItems processing. This allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2026-67868?
CVE-2026-67868 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-67868 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-67868?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2026-67868 published?
CVE-2026-67868 was published on 2026-08-17 and last updated on 2026-08-18.

References

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