CVE-2026-27561 in ICE2-8IOL1-G65L-V1D
Summary
by MITRE • 09/16/2026
A high-privileged remote attacker can exploit a command injection vulnerability in the /api/iodd/config endpoint by sending a crafted GET request with admin credentials allowing execution of commands with root privileges on the device.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/16/2026
The identified security flaw represents a critical severity issue within the application programming interface, specifically targeting the iod configuration management endpoint. This vulnerability stems from improper neutralization of special elements used in operating system commands, commonly categorized under CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command. The root cause lies in the backend processing logic which fails to adequately sanitize or validate user-supplied input before passing it to underlying shell interpreters for execution. This architectural weakness allows a malicious actor who possesses valid administrative credentials to inject arbitrary operating system commands directly into the request stream, bypassing intended application-level controls and leveraging the high privileges associated with the admin role.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability enables remote code execution with root-level permissions on the affected device. The exploitation vector is particularly dangerous because it does not require physical access or complex social engineering tactics beyond obtaining valid administrative credentials, which may be compromised through phishing, credential stuffing, or other authentication bypass techniques. Once exploited, the attacker gains full control over the underlying operating system of the target device. This level of access allows for comprehensive data exfiltration, installation of persistent backdoors, modification of system configurations to maintain persistence, and potentially pivoting into adjacent network segments if the compromised device serves as a gateway or critical infrastructure component. The impact extends beyond simple service disruption to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of both the host system and any dependent services.
In terms of threat modeling and adversary behavior, this exploitation aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059: Command and Scripting Interpreter, specifically involving direct shell access via remote input manipulation. The attacker utilizes standard command-line utilities to execute payloads, which may include downloading additional malware, creating new user accounts for persistent access, or modifying firewall rules to facilitate lateral movement. Given that the vulnerability resides in an API endpoint often exposed to network traffic, it is susceptible to automated scanning and exploitation by opportunistic attackers seeking high-value targets with elevated privilege levels. The presence of such a flaw significantly increases the attack surface, as any service exposing this interface becomes a potential entry point for severe system compromise if input validation mechanisms are not rigorously enforced.
Mitigation strategies must focus on immediate remediation of the code-level defect alongside broader security hardening measures. Developers should implement strict input validation and parameterization techniques to ensure that all user-supplied data is treated as literal strings rather than executable commands. Utilizing allowlists for expected inputs can further reduce the risk by rejecting any characters or patterns not explicitly defined as safe. Additionally, applying the principle of least privilege is crucial; if possible, the service should operate with reduced permissions so that even successful exploitation does not yield root access. Network-level controls such as web application firewalls may provide temporary relief by detecting and blocking known command injection payloads, but they are not a substitute for fixing the underlying code vulnerability. Regular security audits, static analysis of source code, and penetration testing focused on API endpoints are recommended to identify similar flaws across other parts of the system before they can be exploited in production environments.