CVE-2026-40456
OS Command Injection in LMS
Description
An OS Command Injection vulnerability exists in LMS (LAN Management System) before commit 9fcb4de due to an IP address parameter being passed to the "exec()" function without proper validation, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands.
INFO
Published Date :
June 18, 2026, 2:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 22, 2026, 5:49 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 4bb8329e-dd38-46c1-aafb-9bf32bcb93c6 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Validate IP address input rigorously.
- Avoid passing user input to execution functions.
- Apply relevant security patches when available.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-40456.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://cert.pl/posts/2026/06/CVE-2026-40455 | |
| https://github.com/chilek/lms/commit/9fcb4de19b7d76394898dbc124252b86b07ac0ed | |
| https://lms.org.pl/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-40456 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-40456
weaknesses.
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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'repo': 'https://github.com/chilek/lms', 'vendor': 'LMS', 'product': 'LMS', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '9fcb4de', 'versionType': 'git'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description An OS Command Injection vulnerability exists in LMS (LAN Management System) before commit 9fcb4de due to an IP address parameter being passed to the "exec()" function without proper validation, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/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 CWE CWE-78 Added Reference https://cert.pl/posts/2026/06/CVE-2026-40455 Added Reference https://github.com/chilek/lms/commit/9fcb4de19b7d76394898dbc124252b86b07ac0ed Added Reference https://lms.org.pl/ -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-40456', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-06-18T12:29:33.310001Z'}