Description
OriginLab Origin Viewer OPJ File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write 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 OPJ files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated data structure. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-29336.
Published: 2026-08-20
Score: 7.8 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Patch immediately
AI Analysis

Impact

This vulnerability stems from an out‑of‑bounds write that occurs while Origin Viewer parses OPJ files. The flaw is caused by insufficient validation of user‑supplied input, allowing data to be written past the end of a memory buffer. An attacker can exploit this to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process, resulting in full compromise of the affected system. As the exploitation requires the target to open a malicious OPJ file or visit a malicious page, the attack vector is user interaction, typically involving social engineering or a phishing campaign.

Affected Systems

The affected product is OriginLab Origin Viewer. Version information was not disclosed in the advisory, so all releases of Origin Viewer are potentially impacted until an official advisory or patch is published.

Risk and Exploitability

The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.8, indicating high severity. No EPSS score is available, and the issue is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Attackers are able to execute code remotely, but only after the victim opens a crafted OPJ file or visits a malicious page, implying the need for user interaction. The risk remains significant for organizations that rely on Origin Viewer and have users who may open opaque files.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 20, 2026 at 20:28 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Obtain and install the latest security update for Origin Viewer from OriginLab.
  • Disable automatic file opening for OPJ files or restrict file type associations through group policy or local security settings.
  • Implement endpoint protection and educate users against opening unknown files from the internet.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 20, 2026 at 20:28 UTC.

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Advisories

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History

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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


Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Originlab
Originlab origin Viewer
Vendors & Products Originlab
Originlab origin Viewer

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description OriginLab Origin Viewer OPJ File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write 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 OPJ files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated data structure. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-29336.
Title OriginLab Origin Viewer OPJ File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-787
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'}


Subscriptions

Originlab Origin Viewer
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: zdi

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-22T03:56:19.797Z

Reserved: 2026-07-29T17:09:28.056Z

Link: CVE-2026-18293

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-08-21T20:06:48.858Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-08-20T17:17:26.010

Modified: 2026-08-31T20:17:06.040

Link: CVE-2026-18293

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-21T12:08:57Z

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