CVE-2026-18814 H3C NX15 esps reload.reload_config command injection

High 8.6 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on H3C NX15 devices via the reload_config API endpoint, requiring authentication.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-18814?

CVE-2026-18814 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in H3C NX15, published on 4 Aug 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in H3C NX15 V100R017. This impacts the function reload.reload_config of the file /api/esps. The manipulation results in command injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure.

Weakness: CWE-77, CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-18814?

How do I fix CVE-2026-18814?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-18814 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2026-18814 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-18814 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7x3v-6rjw-2262.

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