CVE-2026-1585: High severity Canon IJ Scan Utility vulnerability
Published Feb 26, 2026
·Updated
An unquoted Windows service executable path vulnerability in IJ Scan Utility for Windows versions 1.1.2 through 1.5.0 may allow a local attacker to execute a malicious file with the privileges of the affected service.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Canon IJ Scan Utility>=1.1.2<=1.5.0
Event History
Feb 26, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:39 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Feb 27, 2026
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-1585?
The severity of CVE-2026-1585 is categorized as medium, indicating a moderate risk to system security.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-1585?
To fix CVE-2026-1585, update the IJ Scan Utility to the latest version released by Canon.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2026-1585?
CVE-2026-1585 affects Windows versions of IJ Scan Utility from 1.1.2 through 1.5.0.
4
Can CVE-2026-1585 allow privilege escalation?
Yes, CVE-2026-1585 could potentially allow a local attacker to execute malicious files with higher privileges.
5
Is CVE-2026-1585 being actively exploited?
As of the latest information, there have been no confirmed active exploits of CVE-2026-1585 reported.