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CVE-2026-24517 is an OS command injection vulnerability affecting Copeland XWEB Pro versions 1.12.1 and prior. The vulnerability exists because the software fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input when processing requests sent to the firmware update route. An authenticated attacker can exploit this by injecting arbitrary OS commands into these requests. When the application constructs a system command using the unsanitized input, the injected commands are executed by the underlying operating system with the same privileges as the XWEB Pro application. This allows the attacker to achieve remote code execution, effectively taking full control of the affected system. The vulnerability is considered high severity because it requires authentication, but if exploited, it leads to a complete compromise of the device’s confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The issue stems from improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command (CWE-78).
dailycve form:
Platform: Copeland XWEB Pro
Version: 1.12.1 prior
Vulnerability: OS command injection
Severity: High
date: February 26, 2026
Prediction: Patch already available
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Analytics:
- CVE ID: CVE-2026-24517
- CVSS Score: 8.0 (High)
- Attack Vector: Network
- Attack Complexity: High
- Privileges Required: High
- User Interaction: None
- Scope: Changed
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Integrity Impact: High
- Availability Impact: High
Exploit:
Example of a malicious request exploiting the firmware update route This is a conceptual example and may not reflect the exact vulnerable parameter. Assume the vulnerable parameter is 'firmware_file' in a POST request. curl -X POST http://<target_ip>/firmware_update \ -H "Authorization: Bearer <valid_token>" \ --form "firmware_file=@malicious_firmware.bin; filename=malicious_firmware.bin; $(id > /tmp/pwned)" \ --form "other_param=value"
Protection from this CVE:
- Update to the latest version of XWEB Pro provided by Copeland .
- Apply input validation and sanitization on all user-supplied data, especially before using it in system commands.
- Restrict network access to the XWEB Pro interface, ensuring it is not directly exposed to the internet and is accessible only from trusted networks via VPN .
- Monitor system logs for unusual activity or unexpected command execution.
Impact:
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system. This can lead to full system compromise, including data theft, modification of system configurations, and disruption of services, which is critical for energy management platforms in commercial facilities .
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Reported By: nvd.nist.gov
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