CVE-2026-105044: CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Qingteng Host Adaptive Security Platform
Description
CVE-2026-105044 is an OS command injection vulnerability in Qingteng Host Adaptive Security Platform (Host Monitoring) V3.0. It affects Security Toolbox versions before 20260929 and allows an authenticated console administrator to execute arbitrary commands on attached clients. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.5high
Affected software
Qingteng
Host Adaptive Security Platform
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-78) in Qingteng Host Adaptive Security Platform's Security Toolbox prior to version 20260929 allows an authenticated console administrator to perform OS command injection on attached clients. The flaw is due to improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands, enabling arbitrary command execution. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.5, indicating high severity with attack vector being adjacent network, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An authenticated console administrator can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary OS commands on attached client systems, potentially leading to full compromise of those clients. This could result in unauthorized access, data manipulation, or disruption of client operations.
Mitigation Recommendations
No explicit patch or remediation information is provided. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict console administrator access and monitor for suspicious command execution activity.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Mandiant
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-02T21:36:13.254Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad8130b2cdf04f6569032bc
Added to database: 10/21/2026, 01:19:07 UTC
Last enriched: 10/21/2026, 01:33:13 UTC
Last updated: 10/21/2026, 01:34:05 UTC
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