Advantech EKI-1242EIMS V1.06.01 XSS in Modbus Tx mgmt interface (CWE79)
CVE-2026-73169 Published on September 16, 2026
Nozomi Networks Labs identified a CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in the Modbus transaction management interface of Advantech EKI-1242EIMS in firmware version V1.06.01 that allows a remote authenticated attacker to store malicious script content that executes in the browser of any administrator who later opens an affected management page.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-73169 can be exploited with network access. 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 XSS Vulnerability?
The software does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.
CVE-2026-73169 has been classified to as a XSS vulnerability or weakness.
Affected Versions
Advantech EKI-1242IEIMS:- Before and including 1.06.01 is affected.
- Before and including 1.06.01 is affected.