A local attacker with low privileges on the Windows system where the
software is installed can exploit this vulnerability to corrupt
sensitive data. A data folder is created with very weak privileges,
allowing any user logged into the Windows system to modify its content.
Fixes

Solution

No solution given by the vendor.


Workaround

Cognex reports that In-Sight Explorer based vision systems are legacy products not intended for new applications. To reduce risk, asset owners are advised to switch to next generation In-Sight Vision Suite based vision systems, such as the In-Sight 2800, In-Sight 3800, In-Sight 8900 series embedded cameras.

History

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 21:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A local attacker with low privileges on the Windows system where the software is installed can exploit this vulnerability to corrupt sensitive data. A data folder is created with very weak privileges, allowing any user logged into the Windows system to modify its content.
Title Cognex In-Sight Explorer and In-Sight Camera Firmware Incorrect Default Permissions
Weaknesses CWE-276
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.7, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 6.9, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: icscert

Published:

Updated: 2025-09-18T21:10:03.344Z

Reserved: 2025-08-06T16:32:41.276Z

Link: CVE-2025-53947

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2025-09-18T21:15:48.143

Modified: 2025-09-18T21:15:48.143

Link: CVE-2025-53947

cve-icon Redhat

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cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

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