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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)

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-78229cvecve-2026-78229
Published: 09/30/2026 (09/30/2026, 01:51:37 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: PFU Limited
Product: 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

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

PFU Limited

Image Scanner Driver for Linux (fi Series)

Affected versions
>=2.1.0 <=2.1.1>=2.7.0 <=2.7.1>=2.8.0 <=2.8.2=2.0.0=2.3.2=2.5.0

PFU Limited

Image Scanner Driver for Linux (SP Series)

Affected versions
>=2.1.0 <=2.1.1-4>=2.2.0 <=2.2.2=2.0.0=2.3.0

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/30/2026, 02:21:35 UTC

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.

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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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