ZDI-26-550: OriginLab OriginPro OGW File Parsing Memory Corruption 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-2026-18291.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-18291 is a remote code execution vulnerability in OriginLab OriginPro caused by improper validation of user-supplied data in OGW file parsing, leading to memory corruption. An attacker can exploit this by convincing a user to open a crafted malicious file or visit a malicious page, resulting in code execution within the context of the current process. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.8 and requires user interaction. OriginLab has released an update to fix this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user running OriginPro. This can lead to full compromise of the affected system. The vulnerability requires user interaction but does not require privileges or complex attack conditions.
Mitigation Recommendations
OriginLab has issued an update that corrects this vulnerability. Users should apply the official patch provided by OriginLab as soon as possible to mitigate the risk. No additional mitigations are specified or required beyond applying the update.
ZDI-26-550: OriginLab OriginPro OGW File Parsing Memory Corruption 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-2026-18291.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-18291 is a remote code execution vulnerability in OriginLab OriginPro caused by improper validation of user-supplied data in OGW file parsing, leading to memory corruption. An attacker can exploit this by convincing a user to open a crafted malicious file or visit a malicious page, resulting in code execution within the context of the current process. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.8 and requires user interaction. OriginLab has released an update to fix this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user running OriginPro. This can lead to full compromise of the affected system. The vulnerability requires user interaction but does not require privileges or complex attack conditions.
Mitigation Recommendations
OriginLab has issued an update that corrects this vulnerability. Users should apply the official patch provided by OriginLab as soon as possible to mitigate the risk. No additional mitigations are specified or required beyond applying the update.
Technical Details
- Classification
- {"confidence":0.95,"severitySource":"cvss-text","classifier":"rss-v2"}
- Article Source
- {"url":"http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-550/","fetched":true,"fetchedAt":"2026-08-12T20:03:40.640Z","wordCount":205}
Threat ID: 6a7cd31bbf8831d5391488ec
Added to database: 08/12/2026, 20:10:03 UTC
Last enriched: 08/12/2026, 20:12:37 UTC
Last updated: 08/12/2026, 22:21:16 UTC
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