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CVE-2026-43829: Vulnerability in Advantech ADAM-3600 EdgeLink

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Critical
Published: 07/31/2026 (07/31/2026, 06:30:28 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Advantech
Product: ADAM-3600 EdgeLink

Description

CVE-2026-43829 is a critical vulnerability in the Advantech ADAM-3600 EdgeLink device. It involves a stack-based buffer overflow in the password functionality that can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker to achieve code execution when the SafeEnhancement feature is enabled. The vulnerability has a high CVSS 4.0 score of 9.2, indicating severe impact. No affected versions or patch information are currently provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.

CVSS v4.0

Score 9.2critical

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Attack Requirements
Present
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
High
Vuln. Integrity
High
Vuln. Availability
High
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Affected software

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/31/2026, 13:37:55 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to exploit a stack-based buffer overflow in the password handling mechanism of the Advantech ADAM-3600 EdgeLink device. Exploitation requires the SafeEnhancement feature to be enabled and can lead to arbitrary code execution. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector with high complexity and privileges not required, but partial attack and vulnerability conditions. No official remediation or patch information is currently available.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation can result in remote code execution without authentication, potentially allowing an attacker to fully compromise the affected device. This poses a critical security risk to systems using the ADAM-3600 EdgeLink with the SafeEnhancement feature enabled.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, consider disabling the SafeEnhancement feature if possible or restricting network access to the device to trusted sources to reduce exposure.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
CSA
Date Reserved
2026-05-04T03:13:26.241Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6a6c1f9e9c2644c7f8440174

Added to database: 07/31/2026, 04:07:58 UTC

Last enriched: 07/31/2026, 13:37:55 UTC

Last updated: 09/13/2026, 22:01:34 UTC

Views: 59

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