PatchTheCVECVE-2026-18444: There is an integer conversion vulnerability resulting in an out-of-bounds read when loading images recently d
CVE-2026-18444 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.6) affecting labview. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
There is an integer conversion vulnerability resulting in an out-of-bounds read when loading images recently discovered in NI LabVIEW. This may result in information disclosure or arbitrary code execution. Successful exploitation requires an attacker to get a user to open a specially crafted VI file. This vulnerability affects NI LabVIEW 2026 Q3 and prior versions.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.6 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 93%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-195 |
| Published | 2026-08-25 |
| Last modified | 2026-09-08 |
Last updated 2026-09-08 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-18444?
labview: upgrade to newer than 2022. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-18444 being exploited?
CVE-2026-18444 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-18444 affect?
CVE-2026-18444 affects labview. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.6). There is an integer conversion vulnerability resulting in an out-of-bounds read when loading images recently discovered in NI LabVIEW. This may result in information disclosure or arbitrary code execution. Successful exploitation requires
How urgent is CVE-2026-18444?
Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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