CVE-2026-82703: OS Command Injection in Edimax BR-6214K
Description
CVE-2026-82703 is an OS command injection vulnerability in the Edimax BR-6214K router version 1.40. The flaw exists in the system function of the www/ping.asp file, specifically in the asp_setPing endpoint, where manipulation of the pingstr argument allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable and public exploit code is available. The vendor has not responded or provided a fix.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.1medium
Affected software
Edimax
BR-6214K
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Edimax BR-6214K version 1.40 in the system function of the www/ping.asp file's asp_setPing endpoint. By manipulating the pingstr parameter, an attacker can perform OS command injection remotely, potentially executing arbitrary commands on the device. The exploit has been publicly released. No official remediation or patch has been provided by the vendor, and the vulnerability remains unmitigated.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the affected device, potentially leading to full compromise of the router. This could impact device availability, confidentiality, and integrity. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.1 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no user interaction, and limited scope and impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available from the vendor. Users should consider disabling or restricting access to the vulnerable endpoint if possible, or isolate the device from untrusted networks to reduce exposure. Monitor vendor channels for any future updates or patches. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-30T18:27:32.519Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a959577acd9273b493a521d
Added to database: 08/31/2026, 14:53:43 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 15:17:38 UTC
Last updated: 10/14/2026, 06:48:21 UTC
Views: 73
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