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 vulnerability arises from improper handling of the workMode argument, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. Exploit code has been published, but no official patch or remediation guidance has been provided by the vendor yet.
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. Manipulation of the workMode argument can lead to remote command execution. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.6, indicating high severity. Although the vendor was contacted early, there is no confirmed remediation or patch available at this time. Exploit code is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected device with high privileges, potentially compromising the device and network. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and can be exploited over the network, increasing its risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict network access to the affected device's management interfaces and monitor for suspicious activity related to the esps.ipv6.wan function. Follow vendor updates closely for any forthcoming patches.
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 vulnerability arises from improper handling of the workMode argument, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. Exploit code has been published, but no official patch or remediation guidance has been provided by the vendor yet.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.6high
Affected software
H3C
NX15
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. Manipulation of the workMode argument can lead to remote command execution. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.6, indicating high severity. Although the vendor was contacted early, there is no confirmed remediation or patch available at this time. Exploit code is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected device with high privileges, potentially compromising the device and network. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and can be exploited over the network, increasing its risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict network access to the affected device's management interfaces and monitor for suspicious activity related to the esps.ipv6.wan function. Follow vendor updates closely for any forthcoming patches.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-04T12:46:10.721Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a724e98bf8831d5396be6fa
Added to database: 08/04/2026, 20:42:00 UTC
Last enriched: 08/12/2026, 15:14:12 UTC
Last updated: 09/17/2026, 22:01:33 UTC
Views: 68
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