CVE-2026-8777: Command Injection in Edimax BR-6428NS
CVE-2026-8777 is a command injection vulnerability in the Edimax BR-6428NS router version 1. 10. The flaw exists in the POST request handler function formStaDrvSetup, specifically via manipulation of the stadrv_ssid argument. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction. Although the exploit code has been publicly disclosed, there is no known exploit activity in the wild. The vendor has not responded to the disclosure, and no patch or official remediation is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Edimax BR-6428NS router version 1.10 contains a command injection vulnerability in the formStaDrvSetup function of the POST request handler. By manipulating the stadrv_ssid parameter, an attacker can inject arbitrary commands remotely. This vulnerability is remotely exploitable without requiring user interaction and has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3, indicating medium severity. The vendor has not provided any response or patch, and no official remediation guidance is available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected device, potentially compromising the router's integrity and confidentiality. Given the medium CVSS score and the nature of command injection, attackers could leverage this vulnerability to gain control over the device or disrupt its operation. However, there is no evidence of active exploitation in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vendor has not responded and no patch is available, users should consider mitigating exposure by restricting remote access to the device's management interface and monitoring for suspicious activity. Applying network-level controls to limit access to the affected device may reduce risk until an official fix is released.
CVE-2026-8777: Command Injection in Edimax BR-6428NS
Description
CVE-2026-8777 is a command injection vulnerability in the Edimax BR-6428NS router version 1. 10. The flaw exists in the POST request handler function formStaDrvSetup, specifically via manipulation of the stadrv_ssid argument. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction. Although the exploit code has been publicly disclosed, there is no known exploit activity in the wild. The vendor has not responded to the disclosure, and no patch or official remediation is currently available.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Edimax BR-6428NS router version 1.10 contains a command injection vulnerability in the formStaDrvSetup function of the POST request handler. By manipulating the stadrv_ssid parameter, an attacker can inject arbitrary commands remotely. This vulnerability is remotely exploitable without requiring user interaction and has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3, indicating medium severity. The vendor has not provided any response or patch, and no official remediation guidance is available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected device, potentially compromising the router's integrity and confidentiality. Given the medium CVSS score and the nature of command injection, attackers could leverage this vulnerability to gain control over the device or disrupt its operation. However, there is no evidence of active exploitation in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vendor has not responded and no patch is available, users should consider mitigating exposure by restricting remote access to the device's management interface and monitoring for suspicious activity. Applying network-level controls to limit access to the affected device may reduce risk until an official fix is released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-17T09:41:29.803Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a0a69e2ec166c07b036bd9d
Added to database: 5/18/2026, 1:22:42 AM
Last enriched: 5/18/2026, 1:37:03 AM
Last updated: 5/18/2026, 4:41:22 AM
Views: 7
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