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CVE-2026-82791: Improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS Command Injection') in Contec Co., Ltd. CAN-2-WF

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-82791cvecve-2026-82791
Published: 09/14/2026 (09/14/2026, 06:45:22 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Contec Co., Ltd.
Product: CAN-2-WF

Description

Improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS Command Injection') issue exists in Contec CAN 2.0B Communication Wireless LAN / USB Converter Unit. If this vulnerability is exploited, an arbitrary OS command may be executed by an attacker who can log in to the product.

CVSS v3.1

Score 8.8high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

Contec Co., Ltd.

CAN-2-WF

Affected versions
>=0 <2.20

Contec Co., Ltd.

CAN-2-USB

Affected versions
>=0 <2.20

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/14/2026, 07:17:14 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands within the CAN-2-WF device. Exploitation requires an attacker to have login privileges to the product. Successful exploitation allows execution of arbitrary OS commands, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device. The affected versions are >=0 and <2.20. There is no information about available patches or vendor advisories indicating remediation status.

Potential Impact

If exploited, an attacker with login access can execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected device, leading to full compromise including potential data theft, alteration, or denial of service. The CVSS score of 8.8 reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

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 command execution on the device.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
jpcert
Date Reserved
2026-08-31T02:30:58.279Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6aa79c0255bf5e2cf5ac9d93

Added to database: 09/14/2026, 07:02:26 UTC

Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 07:17:14 UTC

Last updated: 09/15/2026, 05:15:18 UTC

Views: 19

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