CVE-2026-103038
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PingTools Network Utilities Command Injection Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-10-19

Last updated on: 2026-10-19

Assigner: Fluid Attacks

Description
PingTools Network Utilities 4.64 Free accepts an arbitrary value in the Host field of a Watcher ICMP service, incorporating that value into a command string executed as sh -c.

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Published
2026-10-19
Last Modified
2026-10-19
Generated
2026-10-19
AI Q&A
2026-10-19
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-103038
EUVD
EUVD-2026-104454

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Vendor Product Version / Range
StreamSoft PingTools Network Utilities 4.64

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CWE ID Description
CWE-78 The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.

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Executive Summary

PingTools Network Utilities 4.64 Free allows an attacker to inject an arbitrary value into the Host field of a Watcher ICMP service. This value is then used in a command string executed as 'sh -c', enabling arbitrary command execution on the system.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on your device if you are using the vulnerable version of PingTools Network Utilities. This may lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or further compromise of your system.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately uninstall or stop using PingTools Network Utilities 4.64 or earlier versions. Check for updates from the developer and apply patches if available. Monitor network traffic for unusual ICMP commands or unexpected sh -c executions.

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