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Vulnerability record · CVE-2026-26418 · published 5 March 2026

CVE-2026-26418: Tcs cognix platform improper access control vulnerability

Tcs · Cognix Platform

Missing authentication and authorization in the web API of Tata Consultancy Services Cognix Recon Client v3.0 allows remote attackers to access application functionality without restriction via the network.

7.5 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 0.73% · top 47.5% CWE-284 · Improper access control
7.5CVSS 3.1 base score
0.73%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
3References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Missing authentication and authorization in the web API of Tata Consultancy Services Cognix Recon Client v3.0 allows remote attackers to access application functionality without restriction via the network.

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

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://github.com/aksalsalimi/CVE-2026-26418 Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/aksalsalimi/cognix-recon-client-security-advisories Third Party Advisory
https://www.tcs.com/what-we-do/services/cognitive-business-operations/solution/cognix-platform-business-agility-enhanced Product

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2026-26418), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.