CVE-2026-83524 RedPort Optimizer wXa-223 System Clock datetime.php exec command injection
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via the System Clock datetime.php file in RedPort Optimizer devices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-83524?
CVE-2026-83524 is a critical command injection vulnerability in RedPort Optimizer wXa-203, published on 31 Aug 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A security vulnerability has been detected in RedPort Optimizer wXa-203, Optimizer wXa-213 and Optimizer wXa-223 up to 20260704. This impacts the function exec of the file /xgatev1/system/datetime.php of the component System Clock. The manipulation leads to command injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-83524?
How do I fix CVE-2026-83524?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-83524 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-2026-83524 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-83524 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w3cp-pf5q-rwh8.