Is this vulnerability remotely exploitable?

Yes. If the Cognix Recon Client web API is reachable over a network (including the internet or an internal corporate network), attackers can exploit the missing access controls remotely by sending crafted HTTP requests.

Does an attacker need valid credentials to exploit this?

No. The core issue is missing authentication and authorization, so an attacker typically does not need any valid credentials to access exposed API functionality.

What is the safest general fix pattern for this issue?

The safest pattern is to require strong authentication for all non-public endpoints and enforce fine-grained authorization checks for every sensitive operation, using a centralized and consistent access-control framework across the API.

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.5)

Missing Access Control (CWE-284) in TCS Cognix Recon Client Web API

CVE-2026-26418

Published:

Mar 5, 2026

Status:

Undergoing Analysis

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

NDV

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Vulnerability Type

Category:

Missing Authorization / Broken Access Control

CWE:

CWE-284

Impact:

Unauthorized Access to Application Functionality and Data

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.5)

CVSS Version:

3.1

Vulnerability Type

Category:

Missing Authorization / Broken Access Control

CWE:

CWE-284

Impact:

Unauthorized Access to Application Functionality and Data

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.5)

CVSS Version:

3.1

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Missing Access Control (CWE-284) in TCS Cognix Recon Client Web API

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

Recent Vulnerabilities

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