HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2026-26418
HIGH

CVE-2026-26418

Published: March 5, 2026· Updated: Mar 10, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.06%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:18.2th

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-26418 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

tcs1 product
cognix platform
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/aksalsalimi/CVE-2026-26418
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/aksalsalimi/cognix-recon-client-security-advisories

All References (3)

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https://github.com/aksalsalimi/CVE-2026-26418Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/aksalsalimi/cognix-recon-client-security-advisoriesThird Party Advisory
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https://www.tcs.com/what-we-do/services/cognitive-business-operations/solution/cognix-platform-business-agility-enhanced-cxProduct

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2026-26418
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.06%
Affected1 vendor
PublishedMar 5, 2026

Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2026-26418 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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