CVE-2026-13162 Details
Description
An OS command vulnerability exists in CoreTec product that allows authenticated users with certain roles to execute arbitrary system commands with full control over the device. The vulnerability exists in the configuration daemon's time synchronization handler, which is responsible for setting the system time-zone. When processing time-zone configuration updates, the daemon constructs a shell command by concatenating user-supplied input without any sanitization or validation.
A vulnerability allowing OS command injection exists in CoreTec products. This issue allows authenticated users with specific roles to execute arbitrary system commands, gaining full control over the device. The vulnerability arises in the configuration daemon's time synchronization handler, which manages system time-zone settings. The problem occurs because the daemon constructs shell commands by directly concatenating user-provided input without any form of sanitization or validation.
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Assessed Oct 27, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Nov 4, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://publisher.hitachienergy.com/preview?DocumentID=8DBD000258&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=Launch | [email protected] | Content WallVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-78 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Hitachi Energy CoreTec | All versions |
CPE
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 27, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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