CVE-2026-9459
Edimax EW-7438RPn formConnectionSetting stack-based overflow
Description
A security flaw has been discovered in Edimax EW-7438RPn 1.31. This affects the function formConnectionSetting of the file /goform/formConnectionSetting. Performing a manipulation of the argument max_Conn/timeOut results in stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:LPrivileges RequiredLow
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Edimax
commercial·TW
EDIMAX Technology Co., Ltd.
commercialaka re11s, edimax br-6476ac, edimax gs-5008pl
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
Attack Graph
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MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques Initial Access
Privilege Escalation
References
https://vuldb.com/vuln/365440
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https://vuldb.com/vuln/365440/cti
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https://vuldb.com/submit/813896
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