CVE-2025-15257VulnerabilityPublished 30 Dec 2025Updated 24 Feb 2026

CVE-2025-15257: Edimax BR-6208AC · Command Injection

Affects Edimax BR-6208ACSource CVE Database V5

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.9 Medium · end of life, no fix coming : replace or isolate Edimax BR-6208AC; no fix will be released.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC

CVSS 4.0 base score

6.9Medium

How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.

EPSS: 5.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 92% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch: None coming – the product is end of life

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Base metrics

Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Requirements: None
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Vulnerable system confidentiality: Low
Vulnerable system integrity: Low
Vulnerable system availability: Low
Subsequent system confidentiality: None
Subsequent system integrity: None
Subsequent system availability: None

Threat metrics

Exploit Maturity: POC

Bold values are the worst case: easiest to exploit or largest impact.

Attack Vector: Network: The vulnerable system is bound to the network stack and the set of possible attackers extends beyond the other options listed below, up to and including the entire Internet. Such a vulnerability is often termed “remotely exploitable” and can be thought of as an attack being exploitable at the protocol level one or more network hops away (e.g., across one or more routers).
Attack Complexity: Low: The attacker must take no measurable action to exploit the vulnerability. The attack requires no target-specific circumvention to exploit the vulnerability. An attacker can expect repeatable success against the vulnerable system.
Attack Requirements: None: The successful attack does not depend on the deployment and execution conditions of the vulnerable system. The attacker can expect to be able to reach the vulnerability and execute the exploit under all or most instances of the vulnerability.
Privileges Required: None: The attacker is unauthorized prior to attack, and therefore does not require any access to settings or files of the vulnerable system to carry out an attack.
User Interaction: None: The vulnerable system can be exploited without interaction from any human user, other than the attacker.
Vulnerable system confidentiality: Low: There is some loss of confidentiality. Access to some restricted information is obtained, but the attacker does not have control over what information is obtained, or the amount or kind of loss is limited. The information disclosure does not cause a direct, serious loss to the Vulnerable System.
Vulnerable system integrity: Low: Modification of data is possible, but the attacker does not have control over the consequence of a modification, or the amount of modification is limited. The data modification does not have a direct, serious impact to the Vulnerable System.
Vulnerable system availability: Low: Performance is reduced or there are interruptions in resource availability. Even if repeated exploitation of the vulnerability is possible, the attacker does not have the ability to completely deny service to legitimate users. The resources in the Vulnerable System are either partially available all of the time, or fully available only some of the time, but overall there is no direct, serious consequence to the Vulnerable System.
Subsequent system confidentiality: None: There is no loss of confidentiality within the Subsequent System or all confidentiality impact is constrained to the Vulnerable System.
Subsequent system integrity: None: There is no loss of integrity within the Subsequent System or all integrity impact is constrained to the Vulnerable System.
Subsequent system availability: None: There is no impact to availability within the Subsequent System or all availability impact is constrained to the Vulnerable System.
Exploit Maturity: POC: Based on threat intelligence sources each of the following must apply: · Proof-of-concept is publicly available · No knowledge of reported attempts to exploit this vulnerability · No knowledge of publicly available solutions used to simplify attempts to exploit the vulnerability

Definitions: FIRST CVSS v4.0 specification.

Exploitation evidence

Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 30 Dec 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.

Disclosed: The CVE record is public on cve.org. Its publication is t = 0.
Detectable: A public nuclei template can find exposed instances, for defenders and attackers alike.
Weaponised: Public exploit code exists in Metasploit or Exploit-DB, or CISA SSVC reports a public proof of concept.
Exploited in the wild: CISA KEV lists it, CISA SSVC rates exploitation active, or a source reports attacks.
Observed by OffSeq Mirage: OffSeq Mirage honeypot sensors recorded attack traffic for this CVE, or found exposed hosts without attack traffic.

Moments are spaced evenly, not to scale; a dashed line marks a gap of six months or more. Deltas count from t = 0. Sources that give only a date (CISA KEV, Exploit-DB, or a time of exactly 00:00Z) read “same day” rather than hours. Metasploit modules carry the flaw’s disclosure date, not their release date, and nuclei templates carry no date, so both appear above but not on the timeline.

What to do

No fix will be released: Edimax BR-6208AC is end of life. Replace it, or isolate it from untrusted networks until you can.

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
Edimax BR-6208AC	Affected =1.02 =1.03	Fixed in–

AI-suggested

Given the end-of-life status of the Edimax BR-6208AC and absence of patches, the primary mitigation is to replace all affected devices with newer, supported models that receive regular security updates. Network administrators should conduct an inventory to identify any deployed BR-6208AC routers and prioritize their replacement. Until replacement, affected devices should be isolated on segmented network zones with strict access controls to limit exposure to untrusted networks, especially the internet. Disable remote management interfaces if possible, or restrict access to trusted IP addresses only. Monitor network traffic for unusual activity indicative of exploitation attempts, such as unexpected configuration changes or command execution patterns. Employ network intrusion detection systems (NIDS) with signatures targeting known exploit behaviors for this vulnerability. Regularly review router logs for anomalies. Educate staff about the risks of using unsupported hardware and the importance of timely upgrades. Finally, implement compensating controls such as VPNs or firewalls to reduce direct exposure of vulnerable devices to external networks.

Description

A security flaw has been discovered in Edimax BR-6208AC 1.02/1.03. Affected by this vulnerability is the function formRoute of the file /gogorm/formRoute of the component Web-based Configuration Interface. The manipulation of the argument strIp/strMask/strGateway results in command injection. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. Edimax confirms this issue: "The product mentioned, EDIMAX BR-6208AC V2, has reached its End of Life (EOL) status. It is no longer supported or maintained by Edimax, and it is no longer available for purchase in the market. Consequently, there will be no further firmware updates or patches for this device. We recommend users upgrade to newer models for better security." This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Impact

The impact of CVE-2025-15257 is considerable for organizations still using the Edimax BR-6208AC routers. Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the device without authentication, potentially leading to full device compromise. This can result in unauthorized network configuration changes, interception or redirection of network traffic, disruption of network availability, and the establishment of persistent backdoors. Compromised routers can serve as pivot points for lateral movement within corporate or industrial networks, increasing the risk of broader network breaches. Since the device is no longer supported or patched, the vulnerability will remain exploitable indefinitely, increasing exposure over time. Organizations relying on these routers for critical infrastructure or sensitive communications face heightened risks of data breaches, service outages, and operational disruptions. The public availability of exploit code further elevates the threat, as less skilled attackers can leverage it to conduct attacks. The medium CVSS score reflects the balance between the ease of exploitation and partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, but the lack of vendor support exacerbates the risk.

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