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CVE-2026-100745: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Edimax BR-6428nC

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-100745cvecve-2026-100745
Published: 09/27/2026 (09/27/2026, 02:00:16 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Edimax
Product: BR-6428nC

Description

A vulnerability has been found in Edimax BR-6428nC 1.16. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file /goform/formWizSurvey of the component Wireless Wizard Handler. The manipulation of the argument interface1/interface2 leads to stack-based buffer overflow. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

CVSS v4.0

Score 5.3medium

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
Low
Vuln. Integrity
Low
Vuln. Availability
Low
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Affected software

Edimax

BR-6428nC

Affected versions
=1.16
CPE configurations
cpe:2.3:a:edimax:br-6428nc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/27/2026, 02:32:40 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability affects Edimax BR-6428nC version 1.16 and involves a stack-based buffer overflow caused by improper handling of the interface1/interface2 argument in the Wireless Wizard Handler component's /goform/formWizSurvey file. The flaw allows remote attackers to trigger a buffer overflow condition, which could lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 score of 5.3 (medium severity) with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Public exploit code is available, but no vendor patch or mitigation details are provided.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to cause a stack-based buffer overflow on the affected device, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or denial of service. The impact is rated medium based on the CVSS 4.0 score of 5.3. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited remotely over the network with low complexity and no privileges required.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, it is recommended to restrict network access to the affected device's management interfaces and monitor for exploit attempts targeting the /goform/formWizSurvey endpoint.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulDB
Date Reserved
2026-09-26T11:26:12.447Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6ab87cf8f7a7c5410643cc2d

Added to database: 09/27/2026, 02:18:32 UTC

Last enriched: 09/27/2026, 02:32:40 UTC

Last updated: 09/27/2026, 04:18:18 UTC

Views: 6

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