Advantech EKI-1242EIMS 1.06.01 OS Command Injection via edgserver (port 5058)
CVE-2026-73172 Published on September 16, 2026
Nozomi Networks Labs identified a CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability in the edgserver management service of Advantech EKI-1242EIMS in firmware version V1.06.01 that allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands as root via crafted requests to TCP port 5058.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-73172 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. 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 Shell injection Vulnerability?
The software constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.
CVE-2026-73172 has been classified to as a Shell 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.