Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-1585 affects Canon IJ Scan Utility for Windows versions 1.1.2 through 1.5.0. A Windows service path is not properly quoted, which may let a local attacker run a malicious file with the affected service’s privileges. This is not a remote internet-facing issue, but it can worsen a compromise on managed Windows endpoints.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority endpoint hygiene issue, not an emergency internet-wide threat. Address it during normal vulnerability remediation cycles, prioritizing shared or privileged workstations where local compromise would have broader business impact.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-428: unquoted search path or element in a Windows service executable path. The CVSS 4.0 score is 8.4, with local attack vector, low complexity, no user interaction, and high impact to vulnerable-system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS vector indicates high privileges are required.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to Windows systems with Canon IJ Scan Utility versions 1.1.2 through 1.5.0 installed. Scanner-equipped workstations, print-management endpoints, and shared office PCs are the most likely locations.
Exploitation context
No CISA KEV listing or provided source indicates active exploitation. The vulnerability requires local access and, per the CVSS vector, high privileges. Its main risk is privilege-context abuse after an attacker already has substantial local access.
Researcher notes
The public bundle identifies the flaw class, affected version range, CVSS 4.0 vector, and Canon advisories. It does not provide exploit status or detailed fixed-version text. Avoid assuming remote exploitability; the CVSS vector is local and requires high privileges.
Mitigation direction
- Identify Windows endpoints running Canon IJ Scan Utility.
- Prioritize versions 1.1.2 through 1.5.0 for review.
- Follow Canon’s regional advisory and remediation guidance.
- If no update is available, ask Canon support for supported mitigation.
- Restrict local administrative access on affected endpoints.
Validation and detection
- Check installed IJ Scan Utility versions on Windows assets.
- Confirm whether endpoints match Canon’s affected version range.
- Review Canon advisory CP2026-002 for current remediation status.
- Verify service configuration after remediation using approved administrative tooling.
- Document exceptions where affected software cannot be updated.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.4 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.4HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://psirt.canon/advisory-information/cp2026-002/CVE reference · vendor-advisory
- https://canon.jp/support/support-info/260226vulnerability-responseCVE reference · vendor-advisory
- https://www.usa.canon.com/support/canon-product-advisories/CPA2026-002-Vulnerability-Remediation-for-IJ-Scan-Utility-for-WindowsCVE reference · vendor-advisory
- https://www.canon-europe.com/support/product-security/CVE reference · vendor-advisory
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Unquoted Search Path or Element
Unquoted Search Path or Element represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.