CVE-2026-10165: Edimax BR-6478AC · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Affects Edimax BR-6478ACSource CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 40% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 31 May 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
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), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| EdimaxBR-6478AC | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until an official fix is released, it is recommended to restrict network access to the affected device's management interfaces, especially from untrusted networks. Monitor vendor communications for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Description
CVE-2026-10165 is a high-severity stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Edimax BR-6478AC router firmware version 1.23. The flaw exists in the formWanTcpipSetup function handling POST requests, where improper manipulation of the pppUserName argument can cause a buffer overflow. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction or privileges. Although an exploit is publicly available, there is no confirmed patch or official remediation at this time.