CVE-2026-43836 is a critical remote command execution vulnerability affecting Advantech ADAM-3600 EdgeLink versions earlier than 2.8.5.0. An attacker can send a forged packet to execute arbitrary commands with maximum privileges on the affected device. The vulnerability has a reported CVSS 4.0 score of 9.3. The specific vulnerable function and underlying weakness are not identified.
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A vulnerability enabling an attacker to execute arbitrary commands with maximum privileges through a forged packet. The advisory does not identify the affected product or exploitation prerequisites.
A critical remote code execution vulnerability affecting Advantech ADAM-3600. A forged packet could allow arbitrary command execution with maximum privileges. The reference reports a CVSS 4.0 score of 9.3.
Critical vulnerability enables arbitrary command execution with maximum privileges through a forged packet. Authentication requirements are not specified. Reported severity: 9.3.
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