CVE-2026-18812: Command Injection in H3C NX15
CVE-2026-18812 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in the H3C NX15 device, specifically in the esps.ipv6.wan function of the /api/esps file. The flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate the workMode argument to execute arbitrary commands. Exploit code has been published, but there are no confirmed reports of active exploitation in the wild. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided by the vendor at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects H3C NX15 V100R017 and involves a command injection flaw in the esps.ipv6.wan function within the /api/esps file. By manipulating the workMode argument, an attacker can remotely execute arbitrary commands on the device. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 score of 8.6, indicating high severity. Although exploit code is publicly available, there is no evidence of exploitation in the wild. The vendor was notified early but has not yet released a patch or official remediation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote command injection with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This can lead to unauthorized command execution on the affected device, potentially compromising the system and network operations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the affected API endpoint and monitor for suspicious activity related to the workMode parameter. Follow vendor communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-18812: Command Injection in H3C NX15
Description
CVE-2026-18812 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in the H3C NX15 device, specifically in the esps.ipv6.wan function of the /api/esps file. The flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate the workMode argument to execute arbitrary commands. Exploit code has been published, but there are no confirmed reports of active exploitation in the wild. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided by the vendor at this time.
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 H3C NX15 V100R017 and involves a command injection flaw in the esps.ipv6.wan function within the /api/esps file. By manipulating the workMode argument, an attacker can remotely execute arbitrary commands on the device. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 score of 8.6, indicating high severity. Although exploit code is publicly available, there is no evidence of exploitation in the wild. The vendor was notified early but has not yet released a patch or official remediation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote command injection with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This can lead to unauthorized command execution on the affected device, potentially compromising the system and network operations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the affected API endpoint and monitor for suspicious activity related to the workMode parameter. Follow vendor communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-04T12:46:10.721Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a724e98bf8831d5396be6fa
Added to database: 08/04/2026, 20:42:00 UTC
Last enriched: 08/04/2026, 20:56:22 UTC
Last updated: 08/05/2026, 02:10:15 UTC
Views: 8
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