OS Command Injection Vulnerability in Advantech EKI-1242IEIMS
CVE-2026-73163

8.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Advantech
Status
Eki-1242ieims
Eki-1242eims
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 September 2026

What is CVE-2026-73163?

A significant vulnerability exists in the web management interface of the Advantech EKI-1242IEIMS, specifically in firmware version V1.06.01, that permits a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary operating system commands as root. This is made possible through improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands, allowing crafted request parameters to facilitate unauthorized command execution.

Affected Version(s)

EKI-1242EIMS 0 <= 1.06.01

EKI-1242IEIMS 0 <= 1.06.01

References

https://www.nozominetworks.com/labs/vulnerability-advisor...
third-party-advisory
https://advcloudfiles.advantech.com/cms/5dafee28-ad53-4d0...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
8.6
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Simone Bossi at Nozomi Networks
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