CVE-2026-8776: Buffer Overflow in Edimax BR-6428NS
CVE-2026-8776 is a high-severity buffer overflow vulnerability in the Edimax BR-6428NS router version 1.10. It affects the formPPTPSetup function handling POST requests, where manipulation of the pptpUserName argument can cause a buffer overflow. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction and has been publicly disclosed. The vendor has not responded or provided a patch or mitigation guidance. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability exists in the Edimax BR-6428NS router firmware version 1.10 within the POST request handler function formPPTPSetup. Specifically, improper handling of the pptpUserName parameter leads to a buffer overflow condition. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.7, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor has not issued any patch or official remediation, and no cloud service is involved.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or disrupt the router's operation, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device. Given the high CVSS score and remote attack vector, affected devices are at significant risk if exposed to untrusted networks. No known active exploits have been reported so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vendor has not responded or released a fix, users should consider mitigating exposure by restricting access to the affected device's management interface from untrusted networks and monitoring for unusual activity. Replacement or firmware updates from the vendor should be applied once available.
CVE-2026-8776: Buffer Overflow in Edimax BR-6428NS
Description
CVE-2026-8776 is a high-severity buffer overflow vulnerability in the Edimax BR-6428NS router version 1.10. It affects the formPPTPSetup function handling POST requests, where manipulation of the pptpUserName argument can cause a buffer overflow. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction and has been publicly disclosed. The vendor has not responded or provided a patch or mitigation guidance. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.7high
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability exists in the Edimax BR-6428NS router firmware version 1.10 within the POST request handler function formPPTPSetup. Specifically, improper handling of the pptpUserName parameter leads to a buffer overflow condition. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.7, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor has not issued any patch or official remediation, and no cloud service is involved.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or disrupt the router's operation, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device. Given the high CVSS score and remote attack vector, affected devices are at significant risk if exposed to untrusted networks. No known active exploits have been reported so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vendor has not responded or released a fix, users should consider mitigating exposure by restricting access to the affected device's management interface from untrusted networks and monitoring for unusual activity. Replacement or firmware updates from the vendor should be applied once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-17T09:41:27.271Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a0a69e2ec166c07b036bd97
Added to database: 05/18/2026, 01:22:42 UTC
Last enriched: 05/25/2026, 19:31:14 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Views: 147
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