CVE-2026-12806: Buffer Overflow in Edimax BR-6478AC V2
A vulnerability has been found in Edimax BR-6478AC V2 1.23. The impacted element is the function formWlSiteSurvey of the file /goform/formWlSiteSurvey of the component POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument selSSID leads to buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability exists in Edimax BR-6478AC V2 firmware version 1.23 within the formWlSiteSurvey function of the POST Request Handler. Specifically, the selSSID argument is improperly handled, leading to a buffer overflow condition. This flaw allows remote attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, but the vendor has not issued any fix or advisory. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.7, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this buffer overflow vulnerability may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service on the affected device. Given the network attack vector and lack of required privileges or user interaction, the risk of remote compromise is significant. The absence of a vendor response or patch increases exposure for users of version 1.23 of the Edimax BR-6478AC V2.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available from the vendor. Users should consider disabling remote access to the affected functionality if possible or isolate the device from untrusted networks to reduce exposure. Monitor vendor channels for any future advisories or updates addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-12806: Buffer Overflow in Edimax BR-6478AC V2
Description
A vulnerability has been found in Edimax BR-6478AC V2 1.23. The impacted element is the function formWlSiteSurvey of the file /goform/formWlSiteSurvey of the component POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument selSSID leads to buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.7high
Affected software
cpe:2.3:a:edimax:br-6478ac_v2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability exists in Edimax BR-6478AC V2 firmware version 1.23 within the formWlSiteSurvey function of the POST Request Handler. Specifically, the selSSID argument is improperly handled, leading to a buffer overflow condition. This flaw allows remote attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, but the vendor has not issued any fix or advisory. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.7, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this buffer overflow vulnerability may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service on the affected device. Given the network attack vector and lack of required privileges or user interaction, the risk of remote compromise is significant. The absence of a vendor response or patch increases exposure for users of version 1.23 of the Edimax BR-6478AC V2.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available from the vendor. Users should consider disabling remote access to the affected functionality if possible or isolate the device from untrusted networks to reduce exposure. Monitor vendor channels for any future advisories or updates addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-21T04:19:50.899Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a383e01eed863c81e4236a7
Added to database: 06/21/2026, 19:39:45 UTC
Last enriched: 06/28/2026, 21:46:08 UTC
Last updated: 08/05/2026, 00:41:11 UTC
Views: 141
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