CVE-2026-18814: Command Injection in H3C NX15
CVE-2026-18814 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in the H3C NX15 device, specifically affecting the reload.reload_config function in the /api/esps file. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system. Exploit code has been publicly disclosed, increasing the risk of exploitation. No official patch or remediation information is currently available from the vendor.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability exists in H3C NX15 V100R017 within the reload.reload_config function of the /api/esps file. It allows remote command injection, enabling an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the device. 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 remediation details have been published. Public exploit code is available, but no confirmed active exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to remote command execution on the affected H3C NX15 device, potentially compromising the device's integrity and confidentiality. Given the high CVSS score and public availability of exploit code, the risk of attack is significant if the device is exposed to untrusted networks.
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 limit network exposure of the device to trusted management networks only.
CVE-2026-18814: Command Injection in H3C NX15
Description
CVE-2026-18814 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in the H3C NX15 device, specifically affecting the reload.reload_config function in the /api/esps file. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system. Exploit code has been publicly disclosed, increasing the risk of exploitation. No official patch or remediation information is currently available from the vendor.
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 exists in H3C NX15 V100R017 within the reload.reload_config function of the /api/esps file. It allows remote command injection, enabling an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the device. 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 remediation details have been published. Public exploit code is available, but no confirmed active exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to remote command execution on the affected H3C NX15 device, potentially compromising the device's integrity and confidentiality. Given the high CVSS score and public availability of exploit code, the risk of attack is significant if the device is exposed to untrusted networks.
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 limit network exposure of the device to trusted management networks only.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-04T12:46:18.289Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a725cbabf8831d5398274be
Added to database: 08/04/2026, 21:42:18 UTC
Last enriched: 08/04/2026, 21:56:40 UTC
Last updated: 08/04/2026, 23:01:21 UTC
Views: 7
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