EIP-2026-118117

PRE-CVE

Windows TCPIP Finger Command - C2 Channel and Bypassing Security Software

Title source: legacy
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-118117. PoCs published by hyp3rlinx.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates the misuse of Windows' built-in `finger.exe` to bypass security software and establish a C2 channel for file downloads and data exfiltration. It leverages the Finger protocol and port redirection to evade detection by Windows Defender and network security devices.

Description

Windows TCPIP Finger Command - C2 Channel and Bypassing Security Software

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by hyp3rlinx · textlocalwindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48815

This exploit demonstrates the misuse of Windows' built-in `finger.exe` to bypass security software and establish a C2 channel for file downloads and data exfiltration. It leverages the Finger protocol and port redirection to evade detection by Windows Defender and network security devices.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Other
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Microsoft Windows TCPIP Finger Command (finger.exe)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to a Windows system with `finger.exe` available · Network connectivity to a C2 server · Ability to configure port redirection if default port 79 is blocked
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

Details

Status pre_cve
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026