CVE-2026-26416

Name: CVE-2026-26416
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-05T19:16:04.56+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-26416 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An authorization bypass vulnerability in Tata Consultancy Services Cognix Recon Client v3.0 allows authenticated users to escalate privileges across role boundaries via crafted requests.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An authorization bypass vulnerability in Tata Consultancy Services Cognix Recon Client v3.0 allows authenticated users to escalate privileges across role boundaries via crafted requests.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.38%

30.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tcs	Cognix Platform	3.0

References

https://github.com/aksalsalimi/CVE-2026-26416Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/aksalsalimi/cognix-recon-client-security-advisoriesThird Party Advisory
https://www.tcs.com/what-we-do/services/cognitive-business-operations/solution/cognix-platform-business-agility-enhanced-cxProduct

Timeline

Published: Mar 5, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-26416?

An authorization bypass vulnerability in Tata Consultancy Services Cognix Recon Client v3.0 allows authenticated users to escalate privileges across role boundaries via crafted requests.

How severe is CVE-2026-26416?

CVE-2026-26416 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-26416?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST