CVE-2026-73177 Security feature bypass in EKI-1242EIMS
An authenticated administrator can install unsigned firmware on Advantech EKI-1242EIMS devices, leading to persistent platform compromise.
- 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-2026-73177?
CVE-2026-73177 is a high-severity vulnerability in Advantech EKI-1242EIMS, published on 16 Sep 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Nozomi Networks Labs identified a CWE-345: Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity vulnerability in the firmware upgrade mechanism of the Advantech EKI-1242EIMS in firmware version V1.06.01. The device accepts firmware images through the authenticated web management interface without performing any cryptographic signature or certificate verification. An authenticated administrator-level attacker can install arbitrary modified firmware on the device, enabling full persistent compromise of the platform.
Weakness: CWE-345
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-73177?
How do I fix CVE-2026-73177?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-73177 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-73177 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-73177 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pxh8-mw2j-c73g.