Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2014-9118?

Affected: Znid 2426a Firmware (Dasanzhone). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2014-9118 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Apr 12, 2022.

Is CVE-2014-9118 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2014-9118?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2014-9118?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2014-9118 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2014-9118

HighExploitedPublic exploit

The web administrative portal in Zhone zNID GPON 2426A before S3.0.501 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the ipAddr parameter to zhnping.cmd.

Published Oct 17, 2017 · Updated May 12, 2026

Key Facts

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CVE-2014-9118 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3) affecting Znid 2426a Firmware (Dasanzhone).
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Apr 12, 2022. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3

8.8

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

53%

Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

2 catalog listings

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

The web administrative portal in Zhone zNID GPON 2426A before S3.0.501 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the ipAddr parameter to zhnping.cmd.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
Industry KEV feed	Apr 12, 2022	n/a	Not reported
CIRCL KEV	Jan 22, 2024	n/a	Not reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Znid 2426a FirmwareDasanzhone	See advisory	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Oct 17, 2017
Added to Industry KEV feed
Apr 12, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jan 22, 2024
Last updated
May 12, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')

References

10 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

The web administrative portal in Zhone zNID GPON 2426A before S3.0.501 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the ipAddr parameter to zhnping.cmd.
Affected: Znid 2426a Firmware (Dasanzhone). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Apr 12, 2022.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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