Is CVE-2026-52868 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-52868 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-52868 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-52868 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-52868?

CVE-2026-52868 has a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-52868

CWE-22Published: June 30, 2026· Updated: Jul 1, 2026

8.2

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An unauthenticated attacker can read worklist records from a directory outside the intended per-AE worklist storage area. In a multi-area deployment, this can cross departmental or clinic data separation.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-52868 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 8.2.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionNone

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityLow

AvailabilityNone

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

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News & Research Mentioning CVE-2026-52868

OFFIS DCMTK Toolkit

CISA Alerts· Jun 30, 2026

View CSAF Summary Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to write files, access unauthorized information, exhaust memory, or crash affected DCMTK client or server processes. The following versions of OFFIS DCMTK Toolkit are affected: DCMTK <=3.7.0 (CVE-2026-50003, CVE-2026-50254, CVE-2026-35505, CVE-2026-52868, CVE-2026-44628) CVSS Vendor Equipment Vulnerabilities v3 9.8 OFFIS OFFIS DCMTK Toolkit Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal'), Missing Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime, Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion') Background Critical Infrastructure Sectors: Healthcare and Public Health Countries/Areas Deployed: Worldwide Company Headquarters Lo [xlite_meta score:79 src:CISA Alerts xlite_fp:b3b1b9b0fd71bd524412d70c33aa2f0a83634e4d08a0bd993fad563f7612dede]