Is CVE-2026-4272 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-4272 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-4272 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-4272 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-4272?

CVE-2026-4272 has a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-4272

CWE-306Published: April 5, 2026· Updated: Apr 7, 2026

8.1

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.11%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:29.2th

Official Description

Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability in Honeywell Handheld Scanners allows Authentication Abuse.This issue affects Handheld Scanners: from C1 Base(Ingenic x1000) before GK000432BAA, from D1 Base(Ingenic x1600) before HE000085BAA, from A1/B1 Base(IMX25) before BK000763BAA_BK000765BAA_CU000101BAA.

This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker within Bluetooth range of the scanner's base station has the capability to remotely execute system commands on the host connected to the base station without authentication. This issue has been assigned CVE-2026-4272 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-4272 and rated with a severity of High. Honeywell strongly recommends that users upgrade to the latest version identified to resolve the vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-4272 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 8.1.