CVE-2026-72580
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OS Command Injection in Xiaoai Patch

Publication date: 2026-08-10

Last updated on: 2026-08-10

Assigner: 309f9ea4-e3e9-4c6c-b79d-e8eb01244f2c

Description
An OS command injection vulnerability in duhow/xiaoai-patch through commit fb07049 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary system commands on Xiaomi smart speakers running the patch. The /mute and /unmute endpoint handlers in api/main.py pass the user-supplied silent query parameter directly to os.system() without sanitization, enabling command injection via shell metacharacters.

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Published
2026-08-10
Last Modified
2026-08-10
Generated
2026-08-10
AI Q&A
2026-08-10
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-72580
EUVD
EUVD-2026-55226

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xiaomi xiaoai_patch *
duhow xiaoai-patch *

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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

This is an OS command injection vulnerability in duhow/xiaoai-patch through commit fb07049. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary system commands on Xiaomi smart speakers running the patch. The /mute and /unmute endpoint handlers in api/main.py pass the user-supplied silent query parameter directly to os.system() without sanitization, enabling command injection via shell metacharacters.

Detection Guidance

Check if your Xiaomi smart speaker is running the vulnerable duhow/xiaoai-patch version by inspecting the API endpoints /mute and /unmute. Look for unusual system command execution logs or network traffic patterns indicating shell metacharacter abuse in the silent parameter.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to execute arbitrary commands on your Xiaomi smart speaker, potentially gaining control over the device. This could lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or disruption of device functionality.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary system commands on Xiaomi smart speakers, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data. Such unauthorized access could violate GDPR's data protection requirements and HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information if the devices process such data.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the xiaoai-patch to the latest commit beyond fb07049. Disable or restrict access to the /mute and /unmute endpoints if no patch is available. Monitor network traffic for suspicious commands and apply network-level controls to block unauthorized access.

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