CVE-2026-7684: Edimax BR-6428nC · Buffer Overflow
Affects Edimax BR-6428nCSource CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 31 Oct 2026, 08:20 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 41% 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 3 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 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| EdimaxBR-6428nC | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Users of Edimax BR-6428nC devices up to firmware version 1.16 should consider mitigating exposure by restricting remote access to the device management interface, disabling unused WAN services if possible, or replacing affected devices with models not vulnerable to this issue. Monitor vendor channels for any future advisories or patches addressing this vulnerability.
Description
CVE-2026-7684 is a high-severity buffer overflow vulnerability in the Edimax BR-6428nC router firmware versions up to 1.16. The flaw exists in an unspecified function within the /goform/setWAN file, where manipulation of the pptpDfGateway argument can trigger the overflow. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction or privileges. The vendor has not responded to disclosure attempts, and no patch or official remediation is currently available. Although the exploit has been publicly disclosed, there are no confirmed reports of exploitation in the wild.