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CVE-2026-9260 Canon Inc. CVE debrief

CVE-2026-9260 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS Score: 6.9) that involves the use of hard-coded cryptographic keys in Canon EOS Network Setting Tool Version 1.5.0 or earlier. This vulnerability was published on 2026-06-16T00:16:35.757Z and has not been modified since its publication.

Vendor
Canon Inc.
Product
EOS Network Setting Tool for Windows
CVSS
MEDIUM 6.9
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-16
Original CVE updated
2026-06-18
Advisory published
2026-06-16
Advisory updated
2026-06-18

Who should care

Users of Canon EOS Network Setting Tool Version 1.5.0 or earlier should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to mitigate potential risks.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by the use of hard-coded cryptographic keys in Canon EOS Network Setting Tool. This could potentially allow an attacker to exploit the vulnerability and gain unauthorized access.

Defensive priority

medium

Recommended defensive actions

  • Users should check for updates and patches from Canon to address this vulnerability.
  • In the meantime, users can consider implementing additional security measures to protect against potential exploitation.

Evidence notes

The CVE record and details are sourced from official databases and vendor notifications.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-9260 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-9260

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-9260 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-9260

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://canon.jp/support/support-info/260615vulnerability-response

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  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://psirt.canon/advisory-information/cp2026-005/

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  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.canon-europe.com/support/product-security/

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  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/to-our-customers/cpa2026-005-vulnerability-remediation-for-eos-network-setting-tool

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Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.