CVE-2026-73172: Nozomi Networks Labs identified a CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('

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CRITICAL 9.3REMOTE

CVE-2026-73172 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

Critical severity
CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2026-09-16
Last modified	2026-09-23

Publisher (CNA): Nozomi Networks Inc.

Last updated 2026-09-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Timeline

2026-09-16 13:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-23 11:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora ELN · xfsdump · FIXED · 3.3.0-3.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-6e9bb3f901 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-6e9bb3f901

Fedora 46 · fio · FIXED · 3.43-2.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-b36219886b · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-b36219886b

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-73172?

No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.

Is CVE-2026-73172 being exploited?

CVE-2026-73172 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-73172 affect?

CVE-2026-73172 affects affected software. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.3). 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 th

How urgent is CVE-2026-73172?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Advantech vulnerabilities

References

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