CVE-2026-72580: duhow xiaoai-patch · OS Command Injection
Affects duhow xiaoai-patchSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 7 Nov 2026, 23:24 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 76% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 10 Aug 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: 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 8 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| duhowxiaoai-patch | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until an official fix is released, users should avoid exposing the vulnerable endpoints to untrusted networks. Implementing input validation or sanitization on the 'silent' parameter before passing it to system commands is recommended once a patch is available.
Description
CVE-2026-72580 is a critical OS command injection vulnerability in the duhow xiaoai-patch software for Xiaomi smart speakers. The vulnerability exists because the /mute and /unmute API endpoints pass a user-supplied parameter directly to os.system() without sanitization, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary system commands. This flaw is due to improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands (CWE-78). No patch or official remediation has been confirmed yet.