WAGO OS Linux Vulnerabilities Allow Privilege Escalation via Web Management Interface
Two CVEs affect WAGO controllers used in critical infrastructure; authenticated low-privileged users can bypass privilege boundaries
Key Takeaways
- Two vulnerabilities (CVE-2026-80466, CVE-2026-88850) affect WAGO OS Linux firmware < 4.10.0 via the Web-Based Management interface.
- CVE-2026-80466 allows OS command injection via routing configuration, potentially leading to root-level command execution.
- CVE-2026-88850 allows bypass of authorization for PROFIBUS configuration management.
- Affected hardware spans multiple WAGO controller families deployed worldwide in critical infrastructure sectors.
- WAGO recommends updating to firmware version 4.10.0 or later as the primary mitigation.
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