SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
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CVE-2026-12503

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.2 EPSS 0.14%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-07-24 · Last synced 2026-08-23

CyberRota Analysis

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The vulnerability affects Loytec L-INX, L-GATE, L-ROC, L-IOB, L-DALI, L-VIS, and L-PAD devices running versions up to 8.4.16, allowing authenticated `larmapp` users to exploit improper link resolution in `/usr/bin/larm_starter`. This flaw can be leveraged to make `/etc/passwd` writable by the `larmapp` group, potentially leading to root privilege escalation through a symlink attack on the SSL certificate file. Organizations using these devices should prioritize remediation to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access and system compromise.

CVE
CVE-2026-12503
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.2
EPSS
0.14%

Original NVD Description

Improper Link Resolution (CWE-59) in `/usr/bin/larm_starter` in Loytec L-INX, L-GATE, L-ROC, L-IOB, L-DALI, L-VIS and L-PAD through 8.4.16 on LINX-A64 allows an authenticated `larmapp` attacker to make `/etc/passwd` writable by the `larmapp` group (leading to root privilege escalation) via a symlink attack on `/etc/lighttpd/ssl/server.pem`.