Alpine iLX-F511 Framework Service remote code execution (CVE-2026-118606)
An exposed dangerous function in the Alpine iLX-F511 Framework Service allows unauthenticated, network-adjacent attackers to achieve remote code execution as root.
CVE search metadata
CVE search record: CVE-2026-118606. Severity: high. CVSS: 8.8. KEV: no. Product: iLX-F511. Brief: Alpine iLX-F511 Framework Service remote code execution (CVE-2026-118606). Brief link: https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-10-alpine-ilx-f511-rce/
Triage facts
Revision 1- Applicability
- iLX-F511
- Evidence
- Unknown
- Severity
- High
- Action
- Elevated
- Sources
- 3 public sources
- Freshness
- Revision 1Oct 28, 19:23 UTC
- Vulnerabilities
- 1 CVE
- Source quality
- B2Likely
Alpine iLX-F511 devices contain an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2026-118606) within the Framework Service. The flaw is caused by an exposed dangerous function that can be triggered by a network-adjacent attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges. A proof-of-concept exploit has been publicly disclosed.
Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated, network-adjacent attacker to execute arbitrary code with root-level privileges on the affected Alpine iLX-F511 unit, potentially resulting in full system compromise.
Recommendation
- Inventory all Alpine iLX-F511 units currently deployed within the network environment.
- Implement network segmentation to restrict access to Alpine iLX-F511 Framework Service interfaces to trusted management subnets only.
- Monitor for anomalous inbound traffic targeting Alpine iLX-F511 management interfaces from unauthorized segments.
- Apply security patches provided by Alpine as soon as they become available.
Immediate actions
Restrict access to Alpine iLX-F511 devices to authorized management networks
Threat Hunt
Identify inbound connections to Alpine iLX-F511 devices from unauthorized or external segments
Data: Firewall connection logs, Network flow records
Mitigations
Isolate affected Alpine iLX-F511 units from untrusted network segments
CVE-2026-118606