CVE-2026-13581: OS Command Injection in Edimax EW-7478APC
A vulnerability was detected in Edimax EW-7478APC 1.04. This vulnerability affects the function formStaDrvSetup of the file /goform/formStaDrvSetup of the component POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument rootAPmac results in os command injection. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit is now 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 EW-7478APC version 1.04 within the formStaDrvSetup function of the /goform/formStaDrvSetup component. An attacker can remotely exploit the OS command injection by manipulating the rootAPmac parameter in a POST request. The vulnerability allows execution of arbitrary OS commands with limited privileges. The vendor was contacted but did not respond, and no official fix or remediation level has been published. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected device with limited privileges. This can lead to unauthorized control or disruption of device functionality. The impact is limited by the low privileges of the exploited context and the absence of confirmed exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available from the vendor. Since the vendor has not responded and no fix is published, users should consider restricting network access to the affected device, especially from untrusted networks, to reduce exposure. Monitor for any future vendor advisories or updates regarding this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-13581: OS Command Injection in Edimax EW-7478APC
Description
A vulnerability was detected in Edimax EW-7478APC 1.04. This vulnerability affects the function formStaDrvSetup of the file /goform/formStaDrvSetup of the component POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument rootAPmac results in os command injection. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
cpe:2.3:a:edimax:ew-7478apc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability exists in Edimax EW-7478APC version 1.04 within the formStaDrvSetup function of the /goform/formStaDrvSetup component. An attacker can remotely exploit the OS command injection by manipulating the rootAPmac parameter in a POST request. The vulnerability allows execution of arbitrary OS commands with limited privileges. The vendor was contacted but did not respond, and no official fix or remediation level has been published. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected device with limited privileges. This can lead to unauthorized control or disruption of device functionality. The impact is limited by the low privileges of the exploited context and the absence of confirmed exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available from the vendor. Since the vendor has not responded and no fix is published, users should consider restricting network access to the affected device, especially from untrusted networks, to reduce exposure. Monitor for any future vendor advisories or updates regarding this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-28T22:29:15.833Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a429b9427e9c7971920c04b
Added to database: 06/29/2026, 16:21:40 UTC
Last enriched: 07/06/2026, 22:24:11 UTC
Last updated: 08/13/2026, 15:23:09 UTC
Views: 68
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