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QVidium Opera11 CVE-2026-82971

| EUVDEUVD-2026-68911 CRITICAL
Command Injection (CWE-77)
2026-08-31 VulDB GHSA-hgpv-7gcx-jgp2
9.3
CVSS 4.0 · Vendor: VulDB
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Reach appliance web interface over network
  2. Delivery
    Send crafted request to net_tr.cgi
  3. Exploit
    Inject shell command via ipaddr parameter
  4. Execution
    Execute arbitrary OS commands
  5. Impact
    Full device compromise and pivot

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Command injection prevention
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Execution

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation requires network reachability to the appliance's web server and the ability to send a request to the /cgi-bin/net_tr.cgi CGI script with a malicious ipaddr argument. Per the CVSS 4.0 vector (AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N), no authentication, no user interaction, and no special attack requirements are needed, so any attacker who can reach the CGI endpoint over the network can trigger it against the default configuration. The primary limiting factor is exposure: the device must be network-accessible to the attacker (e.g. Internet-facing or on a reachable internal segment); there is no version-specific or non-default-configuration barrier because all Opera11 units running 3.3.2a26-Ax4x are affected.

Impact

The only scoring signal provided is a CVSS 4.0 base of 9.3 with vector AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N and high vulnerable- and subsequent-system impact (VC/VI/VA/SC/SI/SA:H), i.e. trivially reachable network-based, unauthenticated, low-complexity command execution - the E:P (Proof-of-Concept) exploit maturity aligns with the reported public POC. No EPSS score and no KEV entry were supplied, so there is no evidence of confirmed active exploitation; the signals point to publicly available exploit code rather than in-the-wild use. The decisive real-world factor is that the product is end-of-life with a defunct vendor: risk cannot be remediated by patching and will only grow over time. Missing data: no CVSS 3.1 vector, no EPSS, and no independent confirmation beyond the VulDB submission.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker with network access to an Opera11 appliance sends a single crafted HTTP request to /cgi-bin/net_tr.cgi with shell metacharacters embedded in the ipaddr parameter (e.g. an IP followed by ';' and an arbitrary command). The injected command runs with the privileges of the CGI process, giving the attacker a foothold to exfiltrate data, pivot into the network, or brick the device. A public POC/exploit is available, lowering the skill required to weaponize this.

Monitor Track and reassess. Why: Vendor states no customer action required.
No patch listed yet 1.9% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv2 – Aug 31, 2026

Command injection in QVidium Opera11 (firmware 3.3.2a26-Ax4x-opera11) lets remote attackers run arbitrary OS commands by manipulating the ipaddr argument of the /cgi-bin/net_tr.cgi CGI script. The flaw is remotely reachable without authentication and publicly available exploit code exists, but it is not listed in CISA KEV. Because QVidium has ceased operations, no fix will ever be issued, making every deployed unit permanently vulnerable.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
v1 Aug 31, 2026 - 23:00 CVSS 10.0

Command injection in QVidium Opera11 (firmware 3.3.2a26-Ax4x-opera11) lets remote unauthenticated attackers execute arbitrary OS commands by manipulating the ipaddr argument of the /cgi-bin/net_tr.cgi CGI script. Publicly available exploit code exists, and with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 10.0 the flaw yields full compromise of the affected video-streaming appliance. Because QVidium has ceased operations, no vendor fix will ever be issued for this end-of-life product.

RemediationAI

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis, and none will be produced because QVidium has closed its doors and ended all product support. Since upgrading is impossible, the realistic remediation is decommissioning and replacement of affected Opera11 units. As compensating controls until replacement: remove the device's management interface from any network reachable by untrusted users by placing it on an isolated management VLAN or behind a firewall that blocks inbound access to its HTTP/CGI service (trade-off: legitimate remote administration must then go through a jump host/VPN); specifically restrict or block access to the /cgi-bin/net_tr.cgi endpoint at an upstream reverse proxy or WAF (trade-off: may break network-diagnostic functionality of the appliance); and monitor for anomalous outbound connections from the device that would indicate compromise. Reference: https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-82971.

Affected VersionsENISA

Opera11 3.3.2a26-Ax4x-opera11

Affected Packages

euvd opera11 no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

Opera11 is a QVidium video/network appliance whose web management interface is served by CGI scripts. The vulnerable endpoint, /cgi-bin/net_tr.cgi, passes the user-supplied ipaddr parameter into an OS-level command (likely a network diagnostic such as ping/traceroute) without adequate sanitization. This is a classic CWE-77 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command) issue: shell metacharacters in ipaddr break out of the intended command and let the attacker append their own. The single CPE in scope, cpe:2.3:a:qvidium:opera11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*, indicates the entire product line is affected rather than a specific patched build.

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Severity by source

Vendor (VulDB) PRIMARY 9.3 CRITICAL
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:P
vuln.today AI 9.8 CRITICAL

Unauthenticated remote CGI parameter injection with low complexity (PR:N/AC:L) yielding OS command execution, so full C/I/A impact; scope unchanged as commands run on the same device.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (VulDB).

CVSS VectorVendor: VulDB

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vulnerable system: Confidentiality
High
Vulnerable system: Integrity
High
Vulnerable system: Availability
High
Subsequent system: Confidentiality
High
Subsequent system: Integrity
High
Subsequent system: Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

3
Analysis Updated
Aug 31, 2026 - 23:28 vuln.today
v2 - CVSS changed
CVSS changed
Aug 31, 2026 - 23:22 NVD
10.0 (CRITICAL) 9.3 (CRITICAL)
CVE Published
Aug 31, 2026 - 22:15 cve.org
CRITICAL 10.0

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability was determined in QVidium Opera11 3.3.2a26-Ax4x-opera11. This affects an unknown part of the file /cgi-bin/net_tr.cgi of the component CGI Script. This manipulation of the argument ipaddr causes command injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The vendor explains: "QVidium has now closed its doors and no longer will be able to sell products or provide support." This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Technical POC Analysis

The bug is a classic CWE-77 command injection in the QVidium Opera11 CGI script /cgi-bin/nettr.cgi.

Full technical POC analysis - root cause, step-by-step exploitation and patch breakdown - is part of the Pro and Business plans.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

QVidium Opera11 network devices (firmware 3.3.2a26-Ax4x-opera11) contain a critical remote command injection vulnerability; publicly available exploit code exists and no patch will ever be issued due to vendor cessation. Every deployed Opera11 unit remains permanently vulnerable to remote compromise, creating critical ongoing risk to network infrastructure security and operational continuity.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

Implement network segmentation to restrict access to affected devices; deploy web application firewall (WAF) rules blocking /cgi-bin/net_tr.cgi requests; establish continuous monitoring and alerting for exploitation attempts; prioritize device replacement or secure decommissioning given permanent vulnerability status.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
1.9%
Top 22% exploitable
Prevalence
Rare
niche video appliance from a now-defunct vendor, no enterprise footprint
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Social Media
4
Sightings
Data Quality
7 sources
Confidence: High

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity CRITICAL
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 1.9%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
Vendor states no customer action required
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision
Out-of-Cycle
Exploitation
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
Yes
Human Impact
Very High
Technical Impact
Total

Priority Score

68
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +2
CVSS: +46
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

OS command injection occurs when an application passes unsanitized user input directly into system shell commands.

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