CVE-2026-18900
H3C NX15 Backend RPC esps file.exec os command injection
Description
A weakness has been identified in H3C NX15 V100R017. This impacts the function file.exec of the file /api/esps of the component Backend RPC. This manipulation of the argument File causes os command injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 5, 2026, 5:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 5, 2026, 5:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update H3C NX15 V100R017 software to the latest version.
- Apply vendor-provided patches or security advisories.
- Restrict access to the Backend RPC API.
- Monitor systems for signs of exploitation.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:h3c:nx15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'H3C', 'modules': ['Backend RPC'], 'product': 'NX15', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'V100R017'}]}] Added Description A weakness has been identified in H3C NX15 V100R017. This impacts the function file.exec of the file /api/esps of the component Backend RPC. This manipulation of the argument File causes os command injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:M/C:C/I:C/A:C) Added CWE CWE-78 Added CWE CWE-77 Added Reference https://github.com/coconut652-7/IOT_Vul_Public/blob/main/H3C/NX15R017/file_exec_root_rce/poc/postauth_file_exec_rce.py Added Reference https://github.com/coconut652-7/IOT_Vul_Public/blob/main/H3C/NX15R017/file_exec_root_rce/report/postauth_file_exec_rce_report.md Added Reference https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-18900 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/857814 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/385934 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/385934/cti