Description

Improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS Command Injection') issue exists in CONPROSYS TM Series. If this vulnerability is exploited, an arbitrary OS command may be executed by an attacker who can log in to the product.

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{
  "score": "8.8",
  "pubDate": "2026-09-14T07:17:19.530Z",
  "pubdate": "2026-09-14T07:17:19.530Z",
  "executiveSummary": "A critical OS Command Injection vulnerability exists in the CONPROSYS TM Series products, identified as Improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command (CWE-78).\nThe vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS-level commands on the underlying host system, potentially leading to a complete compromise of the device integrity and confidentiality.\nThe risk is categorized as high because it permits remote code execution, which can be leveraged to manipulate system configuration, exfiltrate sensitive data, or establish persistent unauthorized access.\nSuccessful exploitation requires the attacker to have achieved an authenticated session on the target device. Once authenticated, the attacker can leverage the command injection flaw to bypass intended operational restrictions and interface constraints, escalating their privileges to that of the system process running the vulnerable service.",
  "technicalDetails": "The vulnerability originates from the improper sanitization and neutralization of user-supplied input that is subsequently passed to a system-level command execution API. The CONPROSYS TM Series fails to properly validate or escape meta-characters used by the operating system shell when processing specific inputs.\nThe root cause lies in the application logic that facilitates interaction with the underlying OS. When a user provides malicious input containing shell-specific operators (such as ';', '&', '|', or '`'), the application fails to treat the input as literal data, instead interpreting these special characters as control instructions for the command shell. This allows for the chaining of additional malicious commands to the original legitimate process.\nThe attack flow commences after an attacker establishes a valid session with the device. By navigating to the vulnerable interface component, the attacker injects shell metacharacters within parameters that the application expects to be processed safely. Because the application logic does not employ strict allow-listing or robust input encoding, the input is concatenated directly into a system call executed with the privileges of the application process.\nUpon execution, the shell interprets the injected payload, effectively executing the attacker's arbitrary command string. This can be used to execute binaries, modify system configurations, or download additional payloads. The impact is significant, as the arbitrary command execution occurs at the OS layer, bypassing internal application logic. An attacker can gain full control over the affected system, facilitating lateral movement within the network or turning the device into a persistent foothold for further exploitation.\nThe vulnerability is restricted to the specific product series identified and is contingent upon the attacker's ability to successfully authenticate to the target. There is no indication of remote, unauthenticated access being required; however, the impact remains severe due to the potential for total system takeover once the initial authentication hurdle is cleared. The system architecture likely lacks sufficient privilege separation between the web management interface and the underlying OS shell, exacerbating the potential harm."
}