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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
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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.
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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
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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.