Vulnerability in Tcs Cognix Platform
CVE-2026-26418
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.
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.008 (53.8th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 54th percentile — 53.8% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.004 · newest: 0.008 · change: +0.004
Affected products
- Tcs Cognix Platform — versions 3.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- github.com/aksalsalimi/cognix-recon-client-security-advisories (Third Party Advisory)
- github.com/aksalsalimi/CVE-2026-26418 (Third Party Advisory)
- www.tcs.com/what-we-do/services/cognitive-business-operations/solution/cognix-p… (Product)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-26418?
- CVE-2026-26418 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tcs Cognix Platform, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-03-05.
- How severe is CVE-2026-26418?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2026-26418 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.