Description
A vulnerability could allow an authenticated attacker to write files to arbitrary locations on the system.
Published: 2026-10-20
Score: 8.2 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Uncontrolled File Write
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

A vulnerability in Advantech ADAM-3600 allows an authenticated attacker to write files to arbitrary locations on the device. This flaw can lead to modification of critical configuration files, persistence mechanisms, or the insertion of malicious code, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.

Affected Systems

The impacted product is Advantech ADAM-3600. Specific version details are not provided; users of any installed instance should consult the vendor advisory for guidance.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score is 8.2, indicating a high severity level. The EPSS score is below 1%, suggesting that exploit attempts are currently rare. The vulnerability is not listed in CISA's KEV catalog. An attacker must be authenticated, implying that compromised credentials or local console access is required. Once authenticated, the attacker can overwrite or create files at any path within the device’s filesystem, potentially enabling further exploitation or privilege escalation.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 20, 2026 at 21:49 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 Advantech security update for ADAM-3600 as published
  • Ensure that only authorized users have administrative access to the device; revoke any unnecessary accounts
  • Monitor system logs for file creation or overwrite events to detect exploitation attempts
  • Segment the device from other network systems to limit lateral movement

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 20, 2026 at 21:49 UTC.

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Advisories

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History

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Authenticated Arbitrary File Write in Advantech ADAM-3600

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Authenticated File Write Vulnerability Exposing Arbitrary System Write
Weaknesses CWE-284

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-22
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


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

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

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Authenticated File Write Vulnerability Exposing Arbitrary System Write
Weaknesses CWE-284

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A vulnerability could allow an authenticated attacker to write files to arbitrary locations on the system.
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 8.2, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:H/SA:N'}


Subscriptions

Advantech Adam-3600
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: CSA

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-20T16:12:52.535Z

Reserved: 2026-05-04T03:13:57.970Z

Link: CVE-2026-43852

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-20T16:12:48.328Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-10-20T10:17:06.170

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

Link: CVE-2026-43852

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-20T22:00:16Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-22

    Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')