CVE-2026-18812

7.2 HIGHpublic exploit available

Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-05

AI risk analysis

Summary: The flaw allows command injection through manipulation of the workMode argument in H3C NX15 V100R017's esps.ipv6.wan function, enabling remote code execution.
Exploitability: Exploitation is relatively straightforward given a valid target and requires control over the input to the workMode parameter.
Blast radius: If exploited, this could lead to full system compromise of affected H3C NX15 devices, potentially impacting network infrastructure security.
Prioritized remediation: Apply vendor patches or upgrade to a non-affected version immediately.

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NVD description

A flaw has been found in H3C NX15 V100R017. The impacted element is the function esps.ipv6.wan of the file /api/esps. Executing a manipulation of the argument workMode can lead to command injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure.

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weaknesses

CWE-74, CWE-77

Public exploit & PoC references

https://github.com/coconut652-7/IOT_Vul_Public/tree/main/H3C/NX15R017/esps_ipv6_wan_set_workmode_root_rce

All references

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