CVE-2026-26417 Missing authorization in n/a
Authenticated users can reset passwords for arbitrary accounts in Cognix Recon Client due to broken access control, enabling account takeover.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-26417?
CVE-2026-26417 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Mar 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A broken access control vulnerability in the password reset functionality of Tata Consultancy Services Cognix Recon Client v3.0 allows authenticated users to reset passwords of arbitrary user accounts via crafted requests.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-26417?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tcs Cognix Platform.
How do I fix CVE-2026-26417?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-26417 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-26417 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-26417 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7xfw-wjqp-g457.