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Advisory IDSeverityRelease DateReported ByCVE ID
HSVD-2026-0037HighOctober 23, 2026External submissionN/A

Overview

An authenticated docker-to-cron root code execution vulnerability exists in the Docker management feature of Hillstone StoneOS. An authenticated administrator can import and launch an attacker-controlled Docker image via the Web management interface. Because the backend starts the container with high privileges, the container can directly access the host file system and process namespace, allowing it to write to the host’s crontab. Within one minute, the host’s crond executes the attacker’s command as root, reliably resulting in root code execution on the host.

Affected Products & Fix Versions

ProductAffected VersionFixed Version
WAFWAF 3.6 and WAF 4.14.1.2
NGFWAll versions of NGFW R10-R12R10P18, R11P10, R12P3

Remediation & Mitigation

  • Upgrade to a fixed version to remediate this vulnerability.

Contact & Reporting

For technical support and detailed remediation guidance, contact Hillstone Networks support at +1-800-930-6707.

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