CVE-2026-9262: Canon EOS Network Setting Tool for Windows · Insecure Default
Affects Canon EOS Network Setting Tool for WindowsSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.1 High.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 18% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 15 Jun 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Canon Inc.EOS Network Setting Tool for Windows | Affected
| Fixed in– |
| Canon Inc.EOS Network Setting Tool for macOS | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until an official fix is available, users should manually configure the EOS Network Setting Tool to use secure protocols instead of the default non-secure FTP. Avoid transmitting sensitive data over the default FTP configuration and consider network-level protections such as VPNs or secure tunnels.
Description
CVE-2026-9262 is a vulnerability in Canon Inc.'s EOS Network Setting Tool for Windows where the default FTP configuration uses a non-secure protocol. This affects versions 1.5.0 and earlier. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-1188, indicating initialization of a resource with an insecure default. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 7.1, reflecting a high severity due to network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and high impact on confidentiality.
References
- psirt.canon/advisory-information/cp2026-005/ (opens in a new tab)
- canon.jp/support/support-info/260615vulnerability-response (opens in a new tab)
- usa.canon.com/about-us/to-our-customers/cpa2026-005-vulnerability-remediation-for-eos-network-setting-tool (opens in a new tab)
- canon-europe.com/support/product-security/ (opens in a new tab)