ZDI-26-548: OriginLab OriginPro OPJ File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of OriginLab OriginPro. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-18289.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-18289 is a high-severity remote code execution vulnerability in OriginLab OriginPro. The flaw arises from insufficient validation of user-supplied data in OPJ file parsing, leading to an out-of-bounds write. This memory corruption can be exploited by a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current process. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as opening a crafted malicious OPJ file. OriginLab has issued a patch to correct this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the OriginPro process. This can lead to full compromise of the affected system or application. The vulnerability requires user interaction but does not require elevated privileges or complex attack vectors.
Mitigation Recommendations
OriginLab has released an update that fixes this vulnerability. Users should apply the official patch from OriginLab promptly to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
ZDI-26-548: OriginLab OriginPro OPJ File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of OriginLab OriginPro. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-18289.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-18289 is a high-severity remote code execution vulnerability in OriginLab OriginPro. The flaw arises from insufficient validation of user-supplied data in OPJ file parsing, leading to an out-of-bounds write. This memory corruption can be exploited by a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current process. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as opening a crafted malicious OPJ file. OriginLab has issued a patch to correct this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the OriginPro process. This can lead to full compromise of the affected system or application. The vulnerability requires user interaction but does not require elevated privileges or complex attack vectors.
Mitigation Recommendations
OriginLab has released an update that fixes this vulnerability. Users should apply the official patch from OriginLab promptly to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Classification
- {"confidence":0.95,"severitySource":"cvss-text","classifier":"rss-v2"}
- Article Source
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Threat ID: 6a7cd31bbf8831d5391488f2
Added to database: 08/12/2026, 20:10:03 UTC
Last enriched: 08/12/2026, 20:12:51 UTC
Last updated: 08/12/2026, 22:21:13 UTC
Views: 2
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