CVE-2026-73166: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in Advantech EKI-1242IEIMS
Nozomi Networks Labs identified a CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code 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 code on the device, including OS commands as root.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves improper control of code generation in the Advantech EKI-1242IEIMS web management interface firmware version V1.06.01 and earlier. An attacker who is authenticated with high privileges can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code remotely, including operating system commands with root-level access. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.6, reflecting the high impact and ease of network exploitation without user interaction.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables a remote authenticated attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary code as root on the device. This can lead to full compromise of the affected device, including unauthorized control over its functions and potential disruption of its operations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor Advantech's advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the web management interface to trusted users only and enforce strong authentication controls.
CVE-2026-73166: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in Advantech EKI-1242IEIMS
Description
Nozomi Networks Labs identified a CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code 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 code on the device, including OS commands as root.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.6high
Affected software
Advantech
EKI-1242IEIMS
Advantech
EKI-1242EIMS
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper control of code generation in the Advantech EKI-1242IEIMS web management interface firmware version V1.06.01 and earlier. An attacker who is authenticated with high privileges can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code remotely, including operating system commands with root-level access. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.6, reflecting the high impact and ease of network exploitation without user interaction.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables a remote authenticated attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary code as root on the device. This can lead to full compromise of the affected device, including unauthorized control over its functions and potential disruption of its operations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor Advantech's advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the web management interface to trusted users only and enforce strong authentication controls.
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: 6aaa934f55bf5e2cf5a1bda3
Added to database: 09/16/2026, 13:02:07 UTC
Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 13:16:39 UTC
Last updated: 09/17/2026, 02:12:31 UTC
Views: 11
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