CVE-2026-34797: Endian Firewall OS command injection in logs_smtp.cgi

CVE-2026-34797 · Severity: high · CVSS 8.8 · Published 2026-04-02

Endian Firewall, a security appliance used to protect corporate and community networks, contains a vulnerability that allows an authorized user to take full control of the system. By sending a specially crafted request to the log management interface, an attacker can bypass security controls to run unauthorized commands. This could lead to a complete compromise of the firewall, allowing attackers to intercept network traffic, access sensitive data, or disrupt business operations.

Technologies: Endian Firewall Community. Vendors: Endian.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-34797 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-34797 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-34797?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 8.8, published 2 April 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Endian Firewall <= 3.3.25.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-34797?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2026-34797 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-34797?
Check whether you run Endian Firewall Community. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

An OS command injection vulnerability (CWE-78) exists in Endian Firewall version 3.3.25 and earlier within the /cgi-bin/logs_smtp.cgi script. The vulnerability is rooted in the improper validation of the 'DATE' parameter, which is used to construct a file path passed directly to a Perl open() call. Due to incomplete regular expression validation, an authenticated attacker can inject shell metacharacters into the parameter to execute arbitrary commands with the privileges of the web server. This attack is reachable over the network but requires valid user credentials.

Affected products

  • Endian Firewall <= 3.3.25

Timeline

  • 2026-04-02: disclosed
  • 2026-04-02: advisory

References

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