Description (CNA)
Nozomi Networks Labs identified a CWE-345: Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity vulnerability in the firmware upgrade mechanism of the Advantech EKI-1242EIMS in firmware version V1.06.01. The device accepts firmware images through the authenticated web management interface without performing any cryptographic signature or certificate verification. An authenticated administrator-level attacker can install arbitrary modified firmware on the device, enabling full persistent compromise of the platform.
Affected (CNA)
| Vendor / product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Advantech / EKI-1242IEIMS | affected 0 through 1.06.01 |
| Advantech / EKI-1242EIMS | affected 0 through 1.06.01 |
CWE
CWE-345
References
- https://www.nozominetworks.com/labs/vulnerability-advisories-cve-2026-73177
- https://advcloudfiles.advantech.com/cms/5dafee28-ad53-4d07-a328-7896fcc24b6e/Security%20Advisory%20PDF%20File/SECURITY-ADVISORY----EKI-1242IEIMS-updated-20260904.pdf
ADP enrichment
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