CVE-2026-45431: CWE-78 Improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS command injection') in GX INDIA GX Earth 2022
This vulnerability exists in GX Earth ONT models due to improper handling of user-supplied input in multiple diagnostic functions in its web management interface. An authenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by injecting arbitrary and executing OS commands on the targeted device. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow the attacker to perform remote code execution with root privileges on the targeted device.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-45431) affects GX INDIA GX Earth 2022 ONT models due to improper neutralization of special elements in user-supplied input within multiple diagnostic functions accessible via the web management interface. An attacker with authentication can inject arbitrary OS commands, leading to remote code execution with root privileges on the device. The CVSS 4.0 score is 8.7, reflecting high impact and exploitability. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time, and the vulnerability is not related to a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges on the targeted GX Earth 2022 device. This can lead to full system compromise, unauthorized control, and potential disruption of device operations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the web management interface to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity. No vendor-provided mitigations or temporary fixes are currently documented.
CVE-2026-45431: CWE-78 Improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS command injection') in GX INDIA GX Earth 2022
Description
This vulnerability exists in GX Earth ONT models due to improper handling of user-supplied input in multiple diagnostic functions in its web management interface. An authenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by injecting arbitrary and executing OS commands on the targeted device. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow the attacker to perform remote code execution with root privileges on the targeted device.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.7high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-45431) affects GX INDIA GX Earth 2022 ONT models due to improper neutralization of special elements in user-supplied input within multiple diagnostic functions accessible via the web management interface. An attacker with authentication can inject arbitrary OS commands, leading to remote code execution with root privileges on the device. The CVSS 4.0 score is 8.7, reflecting high impact and exploitability. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time, and the vulnerability is not related to a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges on the targeted GX Earth 2022 device. This can lead to full system compromise, unauthorized control, and potential disruption of device operations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the web management interface to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity. No vendor-provided mitigations or temporary fixes are currently documented.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- CERT-In
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-12T07:31:47.897Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a216d2ee29bf47b509f3c3b
Added to database: 06/04/2026, 12:18:54 UTC
Last enriched: 06/11/2026, 13:12:29 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:59 UTC
Views: 68
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