High severity · published Sep 16, 2026
CVE-2026-73167
Nozomi Networks Labs identified a CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability in the web management interface…
8.6
CVSS
1.2%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
Nozomi Networks Labs identified a CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command 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 OS commands as root via crafted request parameters.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)1.2% · higher than 67% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
EK
EKI-1242EIMS · Advantech
through 1.06.01 · source: vendor
EK
EKI-1242IEIMS · Advantech
through 1.06.01 · source: vendor
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-73167
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-73167
advcloudfiles.advantech.com
https://advcloudfiles.advantech.com/cms/5dafee28-ad53-4d07-a328-7896fcc24b6e/Security%20Advisory%20PDF%20File/SECURITY-ADVISORY----EKI-1242IEIMS-updated-20260904.pdf
www.nozominetworks.com
https://www.nozominetworks.com/labs/vulnerability-advisories-cve-2026-73167
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