Security Vulnerabilities Identified in Advantech Wireless Access Points

Significant security vulnerabilities found in Advantech EKI wireless access points. A recent analysis by Nozomi Networks revealed nearly two dozen vulnerabilities in Advantech’s industrial-grade wireless access points, with six classified as critical. These flaws could allow unauthenticated remote code execution with root privileges, compromising device security and enabling attackers to implant backdoors or trigger denial-of-service conditions. The vulnerabilities stem from improper handling of OS commands and missing authentication for critical functions. Successful exploitation requires physical proximity to the device, where an attacker can broadcast a rogue access point. Firmware updates have been released to address these issues, underscoring the importance of timely security patches in industrial IoT environments.