HIGH
CVE-2026-40456
CWE-78Published: June 18, 2026· Updated: Jun 22, 2026
8.6
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
An OS Command Injection vulnerability exists in LMS (LAN Management System) before commit 9fcb4de due to an IP address parameter being passed to the "exec()" function without proper validation, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-40456 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeX
Impact
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-40456 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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