CVE-2026-76796

MEDIUMCVSS 4/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified

CVE-2026-76796 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4/10 on the CVSS scale. The LoadImageAsPngBase64 endpoint of the Newell Brands DYMO Connect Desktop local web service accepts a file path parameter without adequate validation, allowing a crafted path to read arbitrary image files from the host filesystem outside the intended scope. Fixed in 1.6.2. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The LoadImageAsPngBase64 endpoint of the Newell Brands DYMO Connect Desktop local web service accepts a file path parameter without adequate validation, allowing a crafted path to read arbitrary image files from the host filesystem outside the intended scope. Fixed in 1.6.2. The fix limits access by file extension only, not by directory - arbitrary-location reads of files with an allowed image extension remain possible by design (accepted residual risk).

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Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
Newell BrandsDYMO Connect Desktop< 1.6.2

References

Timeline

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Status
Awaiting Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-76796?
The LoadImageAsPngBase64 endpoint of the Newell Brands DYMO Connect Desktop local web service accepts a file path parameter without adequate validation, allowing a crafted path to read arbitrary image files from the host filesystem outside the intended scope. Fixed in 1.6.2. The fix limits access by file extension only, not by directory - arbitrary-location reads of files with an allowed image extension remain possible by design (accepted residual risk).
How severe is CVE-2026-76796?
CVE-2026-76796 has a CVSS score of 4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-76796?
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