CVE-2026-18294

OriginLab Origin Viewer OGW File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Aug 20, 2026 CVSS 3.0 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
OriginLab Origin Viewer OGW File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of OriginLab Origin Viewer. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

The specific flaw exists within the parsing of OGW files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a memory corruption condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-29338.

Remediation

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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Originlab
Originlab origin Viewer
Vendors & Products Originlab
Originlab origin Viewer
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Description OriginLab Origin Viewer OGW File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of OriginLab Origin Viewer. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of OGW files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a memory corruption condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-29338.
Title OriginLab Origin Viewer OGW File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-119
References
Metrics cvssV3_0

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
zdi
Published
Updated
Aug 22, 2026, 3:56 AM
Reserved
Jul 29, 2026, 5:09 PM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
Aug 20, 2026, 5:17 PM
Modified
Oct 18, 2026, 8:10 PM