CVE-2026-0774

WatchYourLAN Configuration Page Argument Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jan 23, 2026 CVSS 3.0 · 8.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
WatchYourLAN Configuration Page Argument Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of WatchYourLAN. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the handling of the arpstrs parameter. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the service account. Was ZDI-CAN-26708.

Remediation

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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Watchyourlan
Watchyourlan watchyourlan
Vendors & Products Watchyourlan
Watchyourlan watchyourlan
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Description WatchYourLAN Configuration Page Argument Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of WatchYourLAN. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of the arpstrs parameter. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the service account. Was ZDI-CAN-26708.
Title WatchYourLAN Configuration Page Argument Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-88
References
Metrics cvssV3_0

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
zdi
Published
Updated
Jan 23, 2026, 4:21 PM
Reserved
Jan 8, 2026, 10:50 PM
Status
Deferred
Published
Jan 23, 2026, 4:16 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 10:11 AM