CVE-2026-73171

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.

  • Published Sep 16, 2026
  • CVSS 8.6 high
  • 0.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS)

Affected software

CVE-2026-73171 at the National Vulnerability Database