Advantech EKI-1242IEIMS V1.06.01 Web UI Code Injection (CWE-94)
CVE-2026-73166 Published on September 16, 2026
Nozomi Networks Labs identified a CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in the web management interface of Advantech EKI-1242IEIMS in firmware version V1.06.01 that allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the device, including OS commands as root.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-73166 is exploitable with network access, and requires user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Code Injection Vulnerability?
The software constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.
CVE-2026-73166 has been classified to as a Code Injection vulnerability or weakness.
Affected Versions
Advantech EKI-1242IEIMS:- Before and including 1.06.01 is affected.
- Before and including 1.06.01 is affected.