CVE-2026-23699VulnerabilityPublished 22 Jan 2026

CVE-2026-23699: Ruijie Networks AP180(JA) V1.xx · OS Command Injection

Affects Ruijie Networks AP180(JA) V1.xxSource CVE Database V5

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.2 High.

Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC

CVSS 3.0 base score

7.2High

How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.

EPSS: 1.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 75% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: High
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: High
Availability: High

Bold values are the worst case: easiest to exploit or largest impact.

Attack Vector: Network: The vulnerable component is bound to the network stack and the set of possible attackers extends beyond the other options listed, up to and including the entire Internet. Such a vulnerability is often termed 'remotely exploitable' and can be thought of as an attack being exploitable at the protocol level one or more network hops away (e.g., across one or more routers).
Attack Complexity: Low: Specialized access conditions or extenuating circumstances do not exist. An attacker can expect repeatable success against the vulnerable component.
Privileges Required: High: The attacker is authorized with (i.e., requires) privileges that provide significant (e.g., administrative) control over the vulnerable component that could affect component-wide settings and files.
User Interaction: None: The vulnerable system can be exploited without any interaction from any user.
Scope: Unchanged: An exploited vulnerability can only affect resources managed by the same security authority. In this case, the vulnerable component and the impacted component are either the same, or both are managed by the same security authority.
Confidentiality: High: There is total loss of confidentiality, resulting in all resources within the impacted component being divulged to the attacker. Alternatively, access to only some restricted information is obtained, but the disclosed information presents a direct, serious impact.
Integrity: High: There is a total loss of integrity, or a complete loss of protection. For example, the attacker is able to modify any/all files protected by the impacted component. Alternatively, only some files can be modified, but malicious modification would present a direct, serious consequence to the impacted component.
Availability: High: There is total loss of availability, resulting in the attacker being able to fully deny access to resources in the impacted component; this loss is either sustained (while the attacker continues to deliver the attack) or persistent (the condition persists even after the attack has completed). Alternatively, the attacker has the ability to deny some availability, but the loss of availability presents a direct, serious consequence to the impacted component (e.g., the attacker cannot disrupt existing connections, but can prevent new connections; the attacker can repeatedly exploit a vulnerability that, in each instance of a successful attack, leaks a only small amount of memory, but after repeated exploitation causes a service to become completely unavailable).

Definitions: FIRST CVSS v3.1 specification.

Exploitation evidence

Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 22 Jan 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.

Disclosed: The CVE record is public on cve.org. Its publication is t = 0.
Detectable: A public nuclei template can find exposed instances, for defenders and attackers alike.
Weaponised: Public exploit code exists in Metasploit or Exploit-DB, or CISA SSVC reports a public proof of concept.
Exploited in the wild: CISA KEV lists it, CISA SSVC rates exploitation active, or a source reports attacks.
Observed by OffSeq Mirage: OffSeq Mirage honeypot sensors recorded attack traffic for this CVE, or found exposed hosts without attack traffic.

Moments are spaced evenly, not to scale; a dashed line marks a gap of six months or more. Deltas count from t = 0. Sources that give only a date (CISA KEV, Exploit-DB, or a time of exactly 00:00Z) read “same day” rather than hours. Metasploit modules carry the flaw’s disclosure date, not their release date, and nuclei templates carry no date, so both appear above but not on the timeline.

What to do

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
Ruijie Networks Co., Ltd.AP180(JA) V1.xx	Affected =prior to AP_RGOS 11.9(4)B1P8	Fixed in–
Ruijie Networks Co., Ltd.AP180(JP) V1.xx	Affected =prior to AP_RGOS 11.9(4)B1P8	Fixed in–
Ruijie Networks Co., Ltd.AP180-AC V1.xx	Affected =prior to AP_RGOS 11.9(4)B1P8	Fixed in–
Ruijie Networks Co., Ltd.AP180-PE V1.xx	Affected =prior to AP_RGOS 11.9(4)B1P8	Fixed in–
Ruijie Networks Co., Ltd.AP180(JA) V2.xx	Affected =prior to AP_RGOS 11.9(4)B1P8	Fixed in–
Ruijie Networks Co., Ltd.AP180-AC V2.xx	Affected =prior to AP_RGOS 11.9(4)B1P8	Fixed in–
Ruijie Networks Co., Ltd.AP180-PE V2.xx	Affected =prior to AP_RGOS 11.9(4)B1P8	Fixed in–
Ruijie Networks Co., Ltd.AP180-AC V3.xx	Affected =prior to AP_RGOS 11.9(4)B1P8	Fixed in–
Ruijie Networks Co., Ltd.AP180-PE V3.xx	Affected =prior to AP_RGOS 11.9(4)B1P8	Fixed in–

AI-suggested

European organizations should immediately verify if Ruijie AP180(JA) devices are deployed within their networks and identify firmware versions in use. The primary mitigation is to upgrade all affected devices to firmware version AP_RGOS 11.9(4)B1P8 or later, where the vulnerability is patched. Until patching is complete, restrict administrative access to these devices by implementing network segmentation and limiting management interfaces to trusted IP addresses. Employ strong authentication mechanisms, such as multi-factor authentication, to reduce the risk of privilege escalation. Monitor device logs and network traffic for unusual command executions or access patterns indicative of exploitation attempts. Additionally, conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing focused on network infrastructure to detect potential weaknesses. Establish incident response plans specifically addressing network device compromises to ensure rapid containment and recovery.

Description

CVE-2026-23699 is a high-severity OS command injection vulnerability affecting Ruijie Networks AP180(JA) devices running firmware versions prior to AP_RGOS 11.9(4)B1P8. Exploitation allows an attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected device without user interaction. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device and potentially the network it serves. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild. European organizations using these devices should prioritize patching and implement strict access controls to mitigate risk. Countries with significant deployments of Ruijie networking equipment and critical infrastructure reliance on these devices are at higher risk. Due to the ease of exploitation and high impact, this vulnerability requires urgent remediation.

Impact

For European organizations, exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to significant operational disruptions and data breaches. Compromise of AP180 devices could allow attackers to intercept sensitive communications, manipulate network traffic, or create persistent backdoors within corporate or critical infrastructure networks. This is particularly concerning for sectors such as finance, healthcare, government, and telecommunications, where network integrity and confidentiality are paramount. The vulnerability could also be leveraged as a pivot point for lateral movement within internal networks, increasing the scope of potential damage. Given the high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, organizations face risks including data exfiltration, service outages, and reputational damage. The absence of known exploits in the wild currently reduces immediate risk but does not diminish the urgency for remediation, as threat actors may develop exploits rapidly once the vulnerability is public.

Summary

CVE-2026-23699 is an OS command injection vulnerability identified in Ruijie Networks Co., Ltd.'s AP180(JA) series access points running firmware versions prior to AP_RGOS 11.9(4)B1P8. The flaw arises from improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands, allowing an attacker with high privileges to inject and execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system of the device. This vulnerability does not require user interaction but does require the attacker to have privileged access, which could be obtained through credential compromise or insider threat. Successful exploitation could lead to full compromise of the device, enabling attackers to manipulate device configurations, intercept or redirect network traffic, or disrupt network availability. The CVSS v3.0 base score is 7.2, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Although no public exploits are currently known, the vulnerability's nature and impact make it a critical concern for network security, especially in environments relying on these devices for wireless connectivity and network access control.

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