Description
A vulnerability could allow an attacker to forge a packet to execute arbitrary commands with maximum privileges.
Published: 2026-10-20
Score: 9.3 Critical
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Command Execution
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

A flaw permits an attacker to forge a network packet, enabling the execution of arbitrary system commands with the highest privileges available on the affected device. Based on the description, it is inferred that the vulnerability could be exploited without prior authentication. This would compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects the Advantech ADAM‑3600 series. Specific affected firmware or bootloader versions are not listed in the advisory, but the vendor has released a security update that addresses the issue.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score is 9.3, indicating a severe risk. The EPSS score is less than 1%, suggesting that, while the flaw is serious, the likelihood of exploitation at the current time is low. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Based on the description, it is inferred that exploitation would occur over the network by sending a crafted packet to the device without requiring prior authentication, as no additional authentication or privilege escalation steps are described in the advisory.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 20, 2026 at 18:45 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Advantech has released a security update to address these vulnerabilities. Users and administrators of affected product versions are advised to update to the latest version immediately.


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest security update released by Advantech for the ADAM‑3600
  • Restrict network access to the device by limiting exposed interfaces and configuring firewall rules to block unauthorized packet types
  • Monitor network traffic for anomalous packet forging attempts and implement intrusion detection on the segment containing the device

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 20, 2026 at 18:45 UTC.

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Advisories

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History

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Packet Forgery Enabling Remote Command Execution on Advantech ADAM‑3600
Weaknesses CWE-78

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Packet Forgery Enabling Remote Command Execution on Advantech ADAM‑3600
Weaknesses CWE-78

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-77
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Advantech
Advantech adam-3600
Vendors & Products Advantech
Advantech adam-3600

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A vulnerability could allow an attacker to forge a packet to execute arbitrary commands with maximum privileges.
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 9.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


Subscriptions

Advantech Adam-3600
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: CSA

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-20T15:52:54.813Z

Reserved: 2026-05-04T03:13:26.242Z

Link: CVE-2026-43836

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-20T15:52:50.579Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-10-20T09:17:09.957

Modified: 2026-10-20T19:30:59.910

Link: CVE-2026-43836

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-20T19:00:16Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-77

    Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')