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CVE-2026-1140

High ⚡ Exploit Available
A vulnerability was found in UTT 进取 520W 1.7.7-180627. This issue affects the function strcpy of the file /goform/ConfigExceptAli. The manipulation results in buffer overflow. It is possible to launch
CWE-119 — Weakness Type
Published: Jan 19, 2026  ·  Modified: Feb 28, 2026  ·  Source: NVD
CVSS v3
8.8
🔗 NVD Official
📄 Description (English)

A vulnerability was found in UTT 进取 520W 1.7.7-180627. This issue affects the function strcpy of the file /goform/ConfigExceptAli. The manipulation results in buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

🤖 AI Executive Summary

A critical buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2026-1140) exists in UTT 520W firmware versions up to 1.7.7-180627, affecting the /goform/ConfigExceptAli endpoint. With a CVSS score of 8.8 and publicly available exploits, this vulnerability enables remote code execution without authentication. Saudi organizations using this networking equipment face immediate risk of system compromise and data breach.

📄 Description (Arabic)

🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 22, 2026 10:25
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
This vulnerability poses significant risk to Saudi telecommunications infrastructure (STC, Mobily, Zain), government agencies using UTT networking equipment, and financial institutions relying on these devices for network management. The remote code execution capability without authentication makes this particularly dangerous for SAMA-regulated banking systems and NCA-monitored government networks. Healthcare facilities and energy sector organizations (ARAMCO subsidiaries) using UTT 520W equipment are also at elevated risk of operational disruption and data compromise.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Telecommunications (STC, Mobily, Zain) Banking and Financial Services (SAMA-regulated) Government and Public Administration (NCA-monitored) Healthcare Energy and Oil & Gas (ARAMCO) Critical Infrastructure
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
9.2
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all UTT 520W devices in your network using asset discovery tools and network scanning
2. Isolate affected devices from critical network segments if patching cannot be completed immediately
3. Implement network-level access controls restricting access to /goform/ConfigExceptAli endpoint
4. Monitor for exploitation attempts using IDS/IPS signatures detecting buffer overflow patterns

PATCHING GUIDANCE:
1. Contact UTT vendor for firmware versions beyond 1.7.7-180627
2. Test patches in isolated lab environment before production deployment
3. Schedule maintenance windows for firmware updates on all affected devices
4. Verify patch installation and device functionality post-update

COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if patch unavailable):
1. Deploy Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules blocking requests to /goform/ConfigExceptAli
2. Implement strict input validation and length checking at network perimeter
3. Restrict administrative access to device management interfaces via VPN/bastion hosts only
4. Enable detailed logging of all requests to affected endpoints

DETECTION RULES:
1. Monitor for HTTP POST requests to /goform/ConfigExceptAli with payload sizes exceeding normal parameters
2. Alert on strcpy function calls with unbounded input in network traffic analysis
3. Track failed authentication attempts followed by exploitation attempts
4. Monitor for unexpected process execution or privilege escalation on affected devices
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد جميع أجهزة UTT 520W في شبكتك باستخدام أدوات اكتشاف الأصول والمسح الشبكي
2. عزل الأجهزة المتأثرة عن القطاعات الشبكية الحرجة إذا لم يكن يمكن إكمال التصحيح فوراً
3. تطبيق عناصر التحكم في الوصول على مستوى الشبكة لتقييد الوصول إلى نقطة النهاية /goform/ConfigExceptAli
4. مراقبة محاولات الاستغلال باستخدام توقيعات IDS/IPS التي تكتشف أنماط تجاوز المخزن المؤقت

إرشادات التصحيح:
1. الاتصال بمورد UTT للحصول على إصدارات البرامج الثابتة بعد 1.7.7-180627
2. اختبار التصحيحات في بيئة معملية معزولة قبل نشرها في الإنتاج
3. جدولة نوافذ الصيانة لتحديثات البرامج الثابتة على جميع الأجهزة المتأثرة
4. التحقق من تثبيت التصحيح وعمل الجهاز بعد التحديث

عناصر التحكم البديلة (إذا لم يكن التصحيح متاحاً):
1. نشر قواعد جدار حماية تطبيقات الويب (WAF) لحظر الطلبات إلى /goform/ConfigExceptAli
2. تطبيق التحقق الصارم من المدخلات والتحقق من الطول على محيط الشبكة
3. تقييد الوصول الإداري إلى واجهات إدارة الأجهزة عبر VPN/أجهزة bastion فقط
4. تفعيل تسجيل مفصل لجميع الطلبات إلى نقاط النهاية المتأثرة

قواعد الكشف:
1. مراقبة طلبات HTTP POST إلى /goform/ConfigExceptAli بأحجام حمولة تتجاوز المعاملات العادية
2. التنبيه على استدعاءات دالة strcpy مع مدخلات غير محدودة في تحليل حركة المرور الشبكية
3. تتبع محاولات المصادقة الفاشلة متبوعة بمحاولات الاستغلال
4. مراقبة تنفيذ العمليات غير المتوقعة أو تصعيد الامتيازات على الأجهزة المتأثرة
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities ECC 2024 A.14.2.1 - Secure development policy ECC 2024 A.12.2.1 - Monitoring of system use ECC 2024 A.13.1.3 - Segregation of networks
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF ID.RA-1 - Asset Management and Inventory SAMA CSF PR.IP-12 - Security awareness and training SAMA CSF DE.CM-1 - Detection and analysis SAMA CSF RS.MI-1 - Incident response procedures
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities ISO 27001:2022 A.14.2.1 - Secure development policy ISO 27001:2022 A.8.1.1 - Inventory of assets ISO 27001:2022 A.13.1.3 - Segregation of networks
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
PCI DSS 6.2 - Security patches and updates PCI DSS 11.2 - Vulnerability scanning PCI DSS 1.1 - Firewall configuration standards
📦 Affected Products / CPE 1 entries
utt:520w_firmware
📊 CVSS Score
8.8
/ 10.0 — High
📊 CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack VectorN — None / Network
Attack ComplexityL — Low / Local
Privileges RequiredL — Low / Local
User InteractionN — None / Network
ScopeU — Unchanged
ConfidentialityH — High
IntegrityH — High
AvailabilityH — High
📋 Quick Facts
Severity High
CVSS Score8.8
CWECWE-119
EPSS0.09%
Exploit ✓ Yes
Patch ✓ Yes
Published 2026-01-19
Source Feed nvd
Views 5
🇸🇦 Saudi Risk Score
9.2
/ 10.0 — Saudi Risk
Priority: CRITICAL
🏷️ Tags
exploit-available CWE-119
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