CVE-2026-18811: Command Injection in H3C NX15
CVE-2026-18811 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in H3C NX15 V100R017. It occurs in the Add function of the /api/esps file, where manipulation of the esps.filter.url argument allows remote command injection. Exploit code is publicly available, but no official patch or remediation guidance has been provided by the vendor yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects the H3C NX15 device running version V100R017. The flaw exists in the Add function within the /api/esps endpoint. By manipulating the esps.filter.url parameter, an attacker can inject arbitrary commands remotely. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.6, indicating high severity. Although the vendor was contacted early, no official fix or mitigation has been disclosed. Public exploit code is available, increasing the risk of exploitation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary commands remotely on the affected device. This can lead to full system compromise or disruption of device operations. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and has low attack complexity, making it a significant risk if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the affected API endpoint and monitor for suspicious activity related to the esps.filter.url parameter. Follow vendor communications closely for updates on patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2026-18811: Command Injection in H3C NX15
Description
CVE-2026-18811 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in H3C NX15 V100R017. It occurs in the Add function of the /api/esps file, where manipulation of the esps.filter.url argument allows remote command injection. Exploit code is publicly available, but no official patch or remediation guidance has been provided by the vendor yet.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.6high
Affected software
cpe:2.3:a:h3c:nx15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects the H3C NX15 device running version V100R017. The flaw exists in the Add function within the /api/esps endpoint. By manipulating the esps.filter.url parameter, an attacker can inject arbitrary commands remotely. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.6, indicating high severity. Although the vendor was contacted early, no official fix or mitigation has been disclosed. Public exploit code is available, increasing the risk of exploitation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary commands remotely on the affected device. This can lead to full system compromise or disruption of device operations. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and has low attack complexity, making it a significant risk if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the affected API endpoint and monitor for suspicious activity related to the esps.filter.url parameter. Follow vendor communications closely for updates on patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-04T12:46:06.567Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a724e98bf8831d5396be6f3
Added to database: 08/04/2026, 20:42:00 UTC
Last enriched: 08/04/2026, 20:56:28 UTC
Last updated: 08/05/2026, 02:10:18 UTC
Views: 8
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