(0Day) (Pwn2Own) Alpine iLX-F511 Framework Service Exposed Dangerous Function Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Alpine iLX-F511 devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the framework service. The issue results from an exposed dangerous function. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root.
Additional Details
02/05/26 - ZDI reported the vulnerability to the vendor
06/07/26 - the vendor acknowledged the receipt of the report and asked for an extension
07/21/26 - ZDI requested an update on the status of the fix
10/15/26 - ZDI notified the vendor of the intention to publish the case as a 0-day advisory
-- Mitigation: Given the nature of the vulnerability, the only salient mitigation strategy is to restrict interaction with the product
Disclosure Timeline
- 2026-02-04 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2026-10-28 - Coordinated public release of advisory
- 2026-10-28 - Advisory Updated
Credit
Cyrill Bannwart, Emanuele Barbeno, Yves Bieri, Lukasz D., Urs Mueller of Compass Security
