CVE-2026-10872: OS Command Injection in Shibby Tomato
CVE-2026-10872 is a high-severity OS command injection vulnerability in Shibby Tomato version 1. 28. 0000. It affects the start_vpnserver function in the /sbin/rc file of the Web UI component. The vulnerability allows remote attackers with high privileges to execute arbitrary OS commands by manipulating input to this function. The project has been superseded by FreshTomato, and no official patch or remediation level has been provided. Exploit code has been publicly disclosed but there are no confirmed reports of exploitation in the wild.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability exists in Shibby Tomato 1.28.0000 within the start_vpnserver function of the /sbin/rc file, part of the Web UI. It allows remote OS command injection due to insufficient input validation or sanitization. The attacker requires high privileges to initiate the attack remotely. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 score of 8.6, indicating high severity. The project is no longer maintained and has been replaced by FreshTomato. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the affected device. This could lead to full compromise of the device, unauthorized control, and potential disruption of VPN services. Since the vulnerability affects a router firmware component, it could impact network security and confidentiality if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the project is superseded by FreshTomato, migrating to FreshTomato firmware may be a practical mitigation. Until an official fix is available, restrict remote access to the affected device and limit user privileges to reduce exposure.
CVE-2026-10872: OS Command Injection in Shibby Tomato
Description
CVE-2026-10872 is a high-severity OS command injection vulnerability in Shibby Tomato version 1. 28. 0000. It affects the start_vpnserver function in the /sbin/rc file of the Web UI component. The vulnerability allows remote attackers with high privileges to execute arbitrary OS commands by manipulating input to this function. The project has been superseded by FreshTomato, and no official patch or remediation level has been provided. Exploit code has been publicly disclosed but there are no confirmed reports of exploitation in the wild.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.6high
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability exists in Shibby Tomato 1.28.0000 within the start_vpnserver function of the /sbin/rc file, part of the Web UI. It allows remote OS command injection due to insufficient input validation or sanitization. The attacker requires high privileges to initiate the attack remotely. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 score of 8.6, indicating high severity. The project is no longer maintained and has been replaced by FreshTomato. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the affected device. This could lead to full compromise of the device, unauthorized control, and potential disruption of VPN services. Since the vulnerability affects a router firmware component, it could impact network security and confidentiality if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the project is superseded by FreshTomato, migrating to FreshTomato firmware may be a practical mitigation. Until an official fix is available, restrict remote access to the affected device and limit user privileges to reduce exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T15:32:03.191Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a2200c5e29bf47b50d9eccc
Added to database: 6/4/2026, 10:48:37 PM
Last enriched: 6/4/2026, 11:03:53 PM
Last updated: 6/5/2026, 4:58:57 AM
Views: 6
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