High · 8.6 CVE-2026-73171 EUVD-2026-80729GHSA-gm35-6jgf-v5fw

Nozomi Networks Labs identified a CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path vulnerability in the backup-restore workflow of Advantech E…

Published Sep 16, 2026 · Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Assigned by Nozomi

Vendor: Advantech Product: EKI-1242EIMS Product: EKI-1242IEIMS

Description

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 products

Vendor	Product	Affected	Fixed
Advantech	EKI-1242IEIMS	≤ 1.06.01	—
Advantech	EKI-1242EIMS	≤ 1.06.01	—

References

https://www.nozominetworks.com/labs/vulnerability-advisories-cve-2026-73171 third-party-advisory
https://advcloudfiles.advantech.com/cms/5dafee28-ad53-4d07-a328-7896fcc24b6e/Security%20Advisory%20PDF%20File/SECURITY-ADVISORY----EKI-1242IEIMS-updated-20260904.pdf vendor-advisory