CVE-2026-78229: Improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS Command Injection') in PFU Limited Image Scanner Driver for Linux (fi Series)
Image Scanner Driver for Linux contains an OS command injection vulnerability. An attacker who can log in to a Linux system where the affected product is installed may execute an arbitrary OS command by making certain preparations.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Image Scanner Driver for Linux (fi Series) by PFU Limited contains an OS command injection vulnerability due to improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands. This flaw allows an attacker who can log in to the affected Linux system to execute arbitrary OS commands by preparing specific inputs. The vulnerability affects several versions including 2.0.0, 2.3.0, 2.3.2, 2.5.0, and ranges from 2.1.0 to 2.1.1 (including 2.1.1-4), 2.2.0 to 2.2.2, 2.7.0 to 2.7.1, and 2.8.0 to 2.8.2.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with low privileges and login access to execute arbitrary OS commands, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The CVSS vector indicates high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, but requires local login with low privileges and user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict login access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the scanner driver. Do not rely on generic mitigations as the vulnerability requires specific handling by the vendor.
CVE-2026-78229: Improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS Command Injection') in PFU Limited Image Scanner Driver for Linux (fi Series)
Description
Image Scanner Driver for Linux contains an OS command injection vulnerability. An attacker who can log in to a Linux system where the affected product is installed may execute an arbitrary OS command by making certain preparations.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.7medium
Affected software
PFU Limited
Image Scanner Driver for Linux (fi Series)
PFU Limited
Image Scanner Driver for Linux (SP Series)
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Image Scanner Driver for Linux (fi Series) by PFU Limited contains an OS command injection vulnerability due to improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands. This flaw allows an attacker who can log in to the affected Linux system to execute arbitrary OS commands by preparing specific inputs. The vulnerability affects several versions including 2.0.0, 2.3.0, 2.3.2, 2.5.0, and ranges from 2.1.0 to 2.1.1 (including 2.1.1-4), 2.2.0 to 2.2.2, 2.7.0 to 2.7.1, and 2.8.0 to 2.8.2.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with low privileges and login access to execute arbitrary OS commands, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The CVSS vector indicates high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, but requires local login with low privileges and user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict login access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the scanner driver. Do not rely on generic mitigations as the vulnerability requires specific handling by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- jpcert
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-04T00:52:00.615Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abc71f6574b0496ebd3b240
Added to database: 09/30/2026, 02:20:38 UTC
Last enriched: 09/30/2026, 02:21:35 UTC
Last updated: 09/30/2026, 03:08:44 UTC
Views: 7
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