CVE-2026-73176Network attack vector

Root command execution via crafted request parameters

Published Sep 16, 2026 · Updated Sep 16, 2026

OS command injection in Advantech EKI-1242IEIMS and EKI-1242EIMS 1.06.01 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute commands. The web management interface incorporates crafted request parameters into operating-system commands without neutralizing command elements. Successful requests run arbitrary commands as root, and an authenticated management session is required.

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Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

OS command injection in Advantech EKI-1242IEIMS and EKI-1242EIMS 1.06.01 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute commands. The web management interface incorporates crafted request parameters into operating-system commands without neutralizing command elements. Successful requests run arbitrary commands as root, and an authenticated management session is required.

The record

CVE
CVE-2026-73176
Published
Sep 16, 2026
Updated
Sep 16, 2026
Vendor
Advantech
Product
EKI-1242IEIMS
Classifications
CWE-78, CAPEC-88, T1059
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Sep 16, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Sep 16, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=0 <=1.06.01

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

Advantech · EKI-1242IEIMSversion=0 <=1.06.01
Advantech · EKI-1242EIMSversion=0 <=1.06.01

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Attacks

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-78Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
CAPEC-88OS Command Injection
T1059Command and Scripting Interpreter

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