CVE-2026-118462
CRITICALCVSS 9.2/10EPSS 0.17%
Last modified
CVE-2026-118462 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Update components download and execute code without proper authenticity verification, relying on ignored hashes or forgeable checksums. Some update paths also permit archive traversal or script execution.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Update components download and execute code without proper authenticity verification, relying on ignored hashes or forgeable checksums. Some update paths also permit archive traversal or script execution.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| CompuGroup Medical | Infantia | <= 1.3.0 |
| CompuGroup Medical | Profim | <= 1.3.0 |
| CompuGroup Medical | Venere | <= 1.3.0 |
| CompuGroup Medical | Phronesis | <= 1.3.0 |
| CompuGroup Medical | Infantia | <= 2.12.0 |
| CompuGroup Medical | Profim | <= 2.12.0 |
| CompuGroup Medical | Venere | <= 2.12.0 |
| CompuGroup Medical | Phronesis | <= 2.12.0 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-118462?
Update components download and execute code without proper authenticity verification, relying on ignored hashes or forgeable checksums. Some update paths also permit archive traversal or script execution.
How severe is CVE-2026-118462?
CVE-2026-118462 has a CVSS score of 9.2/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-118462?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
How Strix Helps
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