CVE-2026-9259 Security feature bypass in EOS Network Setting Tool for Windows

High 7.1 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass TLS certificate validation in Canon EOS Network Setting Tool, enabling man-in-the-middle attacks against network configurations.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-9259?

CVE-2026-9259 is a high-severity vulnerability in Canon Inc. EOS Network Setting Tool for Windows, published on 15 Jun 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Improper validation of server certificates in Canon EOS Network Setting Tool Version 1.5.0 or earlier

Weakness: CWE-295

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-9259?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Canon Eos Network Setting Tool.

How do I fix CVE-2026-9259?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-9259 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-9259 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-9259 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v5vr-c46f-3vhm.

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