What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-26416?

CVE-2026-26416 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Cognix Platform are affected by CVE-2026-26416?

A high-severity privilege escalation vulnerability in Cognix Recon Client v3.0 allows authenticated users to bypass authorization controls and access resources beyond their assigned role permissions.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-26416?

Within 24 hours: Inventory all Cognix Recon Client v3.0 instances across the organization and restrict access to trusted networks only; identify and document all user accounts with access to this application. Within 7 days: Contact TCS for patch availability timeline and escalation procedures; implement enhanced monitoring and logging of all Cognix Recon Client authentication and authorization events. Within 30 days: Deploy compensating controls such as WAF rules to detect and block privilege escalation attempts; conduct access review to ensure users have only minimum necessary permissions; evaluate alternative solutions or plan upgrade/replacement if patch remains unavailable.

Cognix Platform CVE-2026-26416

HIGH

Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269)

2026-03-05 cve@mitre.org

Privilege Escalation Cognix Platform

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 22:06 vuln.today

CVE Published

Mar 05, 2026 - 19:16 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

An authorization bypass vulnerability in Tata Consultancy Services Cognix Recon Client v3.0 allows authenticated users to escalate privileges across role boundaries via crafted requests.

AnalysisAI

Privilege escalation in Cognix Platform v3.0 permits authenticated users to bypass authorization controls and assume higher-privileged roles through specially crafted requests. This vulnerability affects all users with valid credentials and could allow attackers to gain unauthorized administrative access. No patch is currently available.

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-269 (Improper Privilege Management). Affects the Tata Consultancy component of Cognix Platform. An authorization bypass vulnerability in Tata Consultancy Services Cognix Recon Client v3.0 allows authenticated users to escalate privileges across role boundaries via crafted requests.