CVE-2026-73163: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Advantech EKI-1242IEIMS
Nozomi Networks Labs identified a CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability in the web management interface of Advantech EKI-1242IEIMS in firmware version V1.06.01 that allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands as root via crafted request parameters.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
Nozomi Networks Labs identified a CWE-78 OS command injection vulnerability in the Advantech EKI-1242IEIMS web management interface. The flaw exists in firmware versions up to and including V1.06.01. Exploitation requires authentication and allows execution of arbitrary OS commands as root via specially crafted request parameters.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary operating system commands with root privileges on the affected device. This can lead to full compromise of the device, potentially impacting device integrity, confidentiality, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, restrict access to the web management interface to trusted users and networks, and monitor for suspicious authenticated activity.
CVE-2026-73163: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Advantech EKI-1242IEIMS
Description
Nozomi Networks Labs identified a CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability in the web management interface of Advantech EKI-1242IEIMS in firmware version V1.06.01 that allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands as root via crafted request parameters.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.6high
Affected software
Advantech
EKI-1242IEIMS
Advantech
EKI-1242EIMS
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
Nozomi Networks Labs identified a CWE-78 OS command injection vulnerability in the Advantech EKI-1242IEIMS web management interface. The flaw exists in firmware versions up to and including V1.06.01. Exploitation requires authentication and allows execution of arbitrary OS commands as root via specially crafted request parameters.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary operating system commands with root privileges on the affected device. This can lead to full compromise of the device, potentially impacting device integrity, confidentiality, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, restrict access to the web management interface to trusted users and networks, and monitor for suspicious authenticated activity.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Nozomi
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-11T09:36:13.097Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aaa8fc855bf5e2cf59d7071
Added to database: 09/16/2026, 12:47:04 UTC
Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 13:01:31 UTC
Last updated: 09/17/2026, 02:45:53 UTC
Views: 12
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