CVE-2026-9262: CWE-1188 Initialization of a resource with an insecure default in Canon Inc. EOS Network Setting Tool for Windows
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.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves the EOS Network Setting Tool for Windows by Canon Inc., versions 1.5.0 and earlier, which initializes its FTP configuration using a non-secure protocol by default. This insecure default setting could expose data transmitted via FTP to interception or unauthorized access. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the vulnerability is remotely exploitable without privileges or user interaction and results in a high confidentiality impact. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided by the vendor at this time.
Potential Impact
The use of a non-secure FTP protocol by default can lead to interception of sensitive data during network transmission, compromising confidentiality. Since no privileges or user interaction are required for exploitation, attackers on the network could potentially capture or manipulate data sent via FTP. There is no indication of impact on integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. 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.
CVE-2026-9262: CWE-1188 Initialization of a resource with an insecure default in Canon Inc. EOS Network Setting Tool for Windows
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.
CVSS v4.0
Score 7.1high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves the EOS Network Setting Tool for Windows by Canon Inc., versions 1.5.0 and earlier, which initializes its FTP configuration using a non-secure protocol by default. This insecure default setting could expose data transmitted via FTP to interception or unauthorized access. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the vulnerability is remotely exploitable without privileges or user interaction and results in a high confidentiality impact. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided by the vendor at this time.
Potential Impact
The use of a non-secure FTP protocol by default can lead to interception of sensitive data during network transmission, compromising confidentiality. Since no privileges or user interaction are required for exploitation, attackers on the network could potentially capture or manipulate data sent via FTP. There is no indication of impact on integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. 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.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Canon
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-21T23:14:55.152Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a3092290b89be6888c14f6d
Added to database: 06/16/2026, 00:00:41 UTC
Last enriched: 06/23/2026, 15:25:29 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Views: 72
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