CVE-2026-73171: Advantech EKI-1242EIMS vulnerability

Published Sep 16, 2026
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Updated

Nozomi Networks Labs identified a CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path vulnerability in the backup-restore workflow of Advantech EKI-1242EIMS in firmware version V1.06.01 that allows a remote authenticated attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the device filesystem by uploading a crafted backup archive through the web management interface.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Advantech EKI-1242EIMS=V1.06.01

Event History

Sep 16, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:55 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

The attacker must be authenticated to the device's web management interface and able to upload a crafted backup archive.

2

Which deployments are known to be affected?

The issue is identified in Advantech EKI-1242EIMS firmware version V1.06.01. The provided information does not establish whether other firmware versions are affected.

3

What could successful exploitation allow?

A successful attacker can overwrite arbitrary files on the device filesystem through the backup-restore workflow.

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