CVE-2026-18291 OriginLab OriginPro OGW File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious OGW files in OriginLab OriginPro.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-18291?
CVE-2026-18291 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in OriginLab OriginPro, published on 20 Aug 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
OriginLab OriginPro OGW File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of OriginLab OriginPro. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the parsing of OGW files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a memory corruption condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-29334.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-18291?
How do I fix CVE-2026-18291?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-18291 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2026-18291 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-18291 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9whw-346g-7w8w.