OpenText Endpoint Investigator Flaw (CVE-2026-75120) Rated CVSS 9.3
A newly published critical vulnerability in OpenText Endpoint Investigator carries a CVSS score of 9.3. Here is what is affected and how to respond.
Key points
- CVE-2026-75120 affects OpenText Endpoint Investigator.
- CVSS 9.3 (Critical).
- No exploitation confirmed yet.
OpenText Endpoint Investigator is affected by CVE-2026-75120, a security flaw that the National Vulnerability Database rates 9.3 out of 10.
At a glance
- CVE
- CVE-2026-75120
- Product
- OpenText Endpoint Investigator
- CVSS
- 9.3 Critical
- Weakness
- CWE-290
- Exploited
- No known exploitation
What is the vulnerability?
The NVD entry states: The OpenText™ (EnCase SAFE Agents) component utilized by OpenText™ Endpoint Investigator, OpenText™ Endpoint Forensics & Response, OpenText™ Information Assurance, and OpenText™ Endpoint Security contains a security vulnerability on the Agents that could allow unauthorized or unauthenticated activity that establishes an unauthorized connection to a vulnerable Agent by bypassing intended security controls during session establishment
Affected versions
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opentext | Endpoint Investigator | up to 26.1 |
| Opentext | Endpoint Forensics & Response | up to 26.1 |
| Opentext | Information Assurance | up to 26.1 |
| Opentext | Endpoint Security | up to 24.1 |
Is it being exploited?
There is no public confirmation of exploitation at the time of publication. It does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. We will update this report if that changes.
What should you do?
- Identify whether the affected product and versions run in your environment.
- Apply the vendor update listed in the advisory as soon as it is available.
- Limit network exposure of the affected service until it is patched.
- Monitor the vendor advisory for updated guidance or exploitation reports.
What to do and how to stay safe: CVE-2026-75120
- Vulnerability severity scores ignore your specific architecture and context.
- Exploitability depends on network exposure and user behavior, not just code flaws.
- Prioritization requires continuous asset inventory and threat intelligence alignment.
Risk-based vulnerability management focuses your limited resources on the flaws that actually threaten your business. Start by mapping your critical assets and checking for active exploits to prioritize your backlog.
Step-by-step guide: Risk-Based Vulnerability Management: Prioritize Fixes by Actual Danger
General security guidance from the Threat Times newsroom. It is not confirmed advice from the organisations named in this story.
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-75120?
CVE-2026-75120 is a CWE-290 vulnerability in OpenText Endpoint Investigator.
How severe is CVE-2026-75120?
It has a CVSS score of 9.3 Critical.
Is CVE-2026-75120 being exploited?
There is no public confirmation of exploitation at the time of publication.
