CVE-2026-49185
Command Injection in FieldX MDM via adb Messaging
Publication date: 2026-06-04
Last updated on: 2026-06-04
Assigner: 8fc372e3-d9c5-46e4-9410-38469745c639
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| acer | connect_m6e | to 1.00.000019 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| 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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The vulnerability in the FieldX MDM adb messaging topic allows unverified payloads to be passed directly into Runtime.exec(), which enables command or instruction injection.
This means that an attacker can send malicious commands through the messaging system that the device executes without proper validation, potentially leading to unauthorized control over the device.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploitation of this vulnerability can allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on the affected device.
- Attackers could manipulate device configurations.
- They could intercept communications.
- They might escalate privileges.
- They could harvest sensitive user data.
Overall, this can lead to complete compromise of the device and exposure of sensitive information.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Acer recommends users to secure their devices with strong administrative passwords and restrict IPv6 traffic where possible.
Users should apply the forthcoming firmware patches via the device management interface as soon as they are released.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges, manipulate device configurations, intercept communications, escalate privileges, or harvest user data.
Such unauthorized access and potential data exposure could lead to non-compliance with data protection standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring secure system operations.
Therefore, until patched, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to compliance by potentially exposing sensitive user data and compromising device security controls.