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Vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-23702

High
An OS command injection vulnerability exists in XWEB Pro version 1.12.1 and prior, enabling an authenticated attacker to achieve remote code execution on the system by sending malicious input injec
CWE-78 — Weakness Type
Published: Feb 27, 2026  ·  Modified: Feb 28, 2026  ·  Source: NVD
CVSS v3
8.0
🔗 NVD Official
📄 Description (English)

An OS command injection
vulnerability exists in XWEB Pro version 1.12.1 and prior, enabling an
authenticated attacker to achieve remote code execution on the system by
sending malicious input injected into the server username field of the
import preconfiguration action in the API V1 route.

🤖 AI Executive Summary

CVE-2026-23702 is a high-severity OS command injection vulnerability in XWEB Pro v1.12.1 and earlier that allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected systems. The vulnerability exists in the API V1 import preconfiguration endpoint where unsanitized user input in the server username field enables remote code execution. While no public exploit is currently available, the authentication requirement and high CVSS score (8.0) make this a significant risk for organizations using XWEB Pro in production environments.

📄 Description (Arabic)

🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 26, 2026 18:17
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
This vulnerability poses significant risk to Saudi organizations using XWEB Pro, particularly in: (1) Banking sector and SAMA-regulated institutions that may use XWEB Pro for system management and configuration; (2) Government agencies under NCA oversight utilizing XWEB Pro for administrative functions; (3) Telecommunications providers (STC, Mobily) managing network infrastructure; (4) Healthcare organizations managing hospital information systems; (5) Energy sector including ARAMCO subsidiaries. The authenticated nature reduces immediate risk but insider threats and compromised credentials remain critical concerns. Organizations should prioritize inventory of XWEB Pro deployments across critical infrastructure.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Banking and Financial Services Government and Public Administration Telecommunications Healthcare Energy and Utilities Manufacturing Education
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
7.8
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
Immediate Actions:
1. Identify all XWEB Pro installations in your environment and document versions
2. Restrict API V1 access to trusted networks only using firewall rules
3. Implement strict access controls limiting who can perform import preconfiguration actions
4. Enable comprehensive logging and monitoring of API V1 endpoint activities
5. Review recent API logs for suspicious import preconfiguration requests

Patching Guidance:
1. Upgrade XWEB Pro to version 1.12.2 or later immediately
2. Test patches in non-production environment first
3. Schedule maintenance windows for production upgrades
4. Verify patch application by checking version numbers post-deployment

Compensating Controls (if patching delayed):
1. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block malicious characters in username fields (;|&$(){}[]<>)
2. Use input validation at network level to sanitize API requests
3. Implement rate limiting on API V1 endpoints
4. Deploy endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to detect command execution anomalies
5. Enforce multi-factor authentication for administrative access

Detection Rules:
1. Monitor for API V1 import preconfiguration requests containing shell metacharacters
2. Alert on unexpected process spawning from XWEB Pro service
3. Track failed and successful authentication attempts to XWEB Pro
4. Monitor file system changes in XWEB Pro installation directories
5. Implement SIEM rules for command injection patterns in API logs
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. حدد جميع تثبيتات XWEB Pro في بيئتك وقم بتوثيق الإصدارات
2. قيد وصول API V1 إلى الشبكات الموثوقة فقط باستخدام قواعد جدار الحماية
3. تطبيق ضوابط وصول صارمة تحد من يمكنه إجراء إجراءات استيراد التكوين المسبق
4. تفعيل السجلات الشاملة ومراقبة أنشطة نقطة نهاية API V1
5. مراجعة سجلات API الأخيرة للبحث عن طلبات استيراد تكوين مريبة

إرشادات التصحيح:
1. قم بترقية XWEB Pro إلى الإصدار 1.12.2 أو أحدث على الفور
2. اختبر التصحيحات في بيئة غير الإنتاج أولاً
3. جدولة نوافذ الصيانة لترقيات الإنتاج
4. تحقق من تطبيق التصحيح بالتحقق من أرقام الإصدار بعد النشر

الضوابط البديلة (إذا تأخر التصحيح):
1. تطبيق قواعد جدار تطبيقات الويب (WAF) لحظر الأحرف الضارة في حقول اسم المستخدم
2. استخدام التحقق من الإدخال على مستوى الشبكة لتنظيف طلبات API
3. تطبيق تحديد معدل على نقاط نهاية API V1
4. نشر حلول الكشف والاستجابة للنقاط النهائية (EDR) للكشف عن شذوذ تنفيذ الأوامر
5. فرض المصادقة متعددة العوامل للوصول الإداري

قواعد الكشف:
1. مراقبة طلبات استيراد التكوين المسبق API V1 التي تحتوي على أحرف metacharacters
2. تنبيه على توليد العمليات غير المتوقعة من خدمة XWEB Pro
3. تتبع محاولات المصادقة الفاشلة والناجحة لـ XWEB Pro
4. مراقبة تغييرات نظام الملفات في أدلة تثبيت XWEB Pro
5. تطبيق قواعد SIEM لأنماط حقن الأوامر في سجلات API
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.14.2.1 - System change management and configuration control ECC 2024 A.14.2.5 - Secure development and testing practices ECC 2024 A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities ECC 2024 A.12.2.1 - User access management and authentication
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF ID.AM-2 - Software and hardware inventory SAMA CSF PR.AC-1 - Access control and authentication SAMA CSF PR.PT-1 - Security awareness and training SAMA CSF DE.CM-1 - Detection and monitoring of anomalies
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.5.23 - Information security for supplier relationships ISO 27001:2022 A.8.1 - User endpoint devices ISO 27001:2022 A.12.2.1 - User registration and access rights management ISO 27001:2022 A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
PCI DSS 6.2 - Security patches and updates PCI DSS 6.5.1 - Injection flaws prevention PCI DSS 7.1 - Access control implementation
📊 CVSS Score
8.0
/ 10.0 — High
📊 CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack VectorN — None / Network
Attack ComplexityH — High
Privileges RequiredH — High
User InteractionN — None / Network
ScopeC — Changed
ConfidentialityH — High
IntegrityH — High
AvailabilityH — High
📋 Quick Facts
Severity High
CVSS Score8.0
CWECWE-78
EPSS0.22%
Exploit No
Patch ✓ Yes
Published 2026-02-27
Source Feed nvd
Views 6
🇸🇦 Saudi Risk Score
7.8
/ 10.0 — Saudi Risk
Priority: HIGH
🏷️ Tags
CWE-78
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