CVE-2026-27563 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/datastorage/data 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's data storage API interface, specifically targeting the /api/datastorage/data endpoint. This vulnerability stems from improper neutralization of special elements used in operating system commands, commonly known as command injection. 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 commands or system utilities. Because this specific API endpoint handles data storage operations, it likely processes parameters that are directly interpreted by the server's operating system rather than being treated strictly as application-level strings. This architectural oversight allows an attacker who has obtained administrative credentials to inject arbitrary command-line arguments into the execution context of the service running on the device.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe due to the privilege level associated with the exploitation vector. Although the initial access requires high-privileged remote authentication, typically admin-level credentials, the resulting code execution occurs with root privileges. This means that once a command injection payload is successfully executed, the attacker gains full control over the underlying operating system. They can read sensitive configuration files, modify system settings, install persistent backdoors, pivot to other devices on the network, or exfiltrate stored data without restriction. The combination of remote exploitability and root-level execution makes this one of the most dangerous classes of vulnerabilities in embedded systems and web applications alike, as it effectively compromises the entire host infrastructure rather than just a single application component.
From a classification perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command (OS Command Injection). The attack pattern involves manipulating input parameters to alter the intended command structure, leading to unauthorized execution. In terms of tactical mapping within the MITRE ATT&CK framework, this exploitation technique falls under T1059 Command and Scripting Interpreter, specifically leveraging shell commands for remote code execution. Furthermore, if the attacker uses the initial admin access to escalate privileges or maintain persistence through root-level modifications, it may also relate to T1068 Exploitation for Privilege Escalation and T1543 Create or Modify System Process. These mappings highlight the comprehensive nature of the threat, affecting both confidentiality and integrity of the system state.
Mitigation strategies must address both immediate remediation and long-term architectural improvements. The primary fix involves implementing strict input validation and parameterization for all commands executed by the backend service. Developers should avoid using shell interpreters to execute dynamic strings; instead, they should use language-specific APIs that allow passing arguments as distinct parameters rather than concatenating them into a single command string. If shell execution is unavoidable, inputs must be rigorously sanitized against a whitelist of allowed characters and patterns. Additionally, the principle of least privilege should be enforced by ensuring that the service account running the API does not possess root or administrative privileges on the host system. Running such services in isolated containers with restricted capabilities can further limit the blast radius of any successful exploitation attempt. Regular security code reviews and static application security testing focused on command injection patterns are also essential to prevent regression of this flaw.