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.
Published: 2026-08-20
Score: 7.8 High
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

OriginLab Origin Viewer has a memory corruption flaw in the parsing of OGW files. Because the data supplied by a user is not properly validated, a crafted file can overwrite memory structures and allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the Viewer process (CWE-119). The impact is full code execution, giving the attacker control over the affected system when the file is opened.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects OriginLab Origin Viewer installations. Specific version information is not disclosed in the advisory, so any installation of the product that still relies on the unpatched OGW file parser is potentially vulnerable.

Risk and Exploitability

The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.8, classifying it as high severity. No EPSS score is available, and it is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Exploitation requires a user to open a malicious OGW file or visit a page containing one, so the attack vector is user interaction‑based. Given the high severity and the fact that success results in full process control, the risk to affected systems is significant.

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

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest security patch or update provided by OriginLab for Origin Viewer
  • If a vendor fix is not yet available, block or quarantine any untrusted OGW file processing until a patch is deployed
  • Limit accessibility of Origin Viewer to trusted users and restrict external file uploads via network controls
  • Monitor for suspicious file execution activity related to OGW file parsing

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

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Advisories

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History

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
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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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: zdi

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-20T16:21:40.694Z

Reserved: 2026-07-29T17:09:38.965Z

Link: CVE-2026-18294

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Status : Received

Published: 2026-08-20T17:17:26.130

Modified: 2026-08-20T17:17:26.130

Link: CVE-2026-18294

cve-icon Redhat

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cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-20T20:30:05Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-119

    Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer