CVE-2026-9462: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Edimax EW-7438RPn
A vulnerability was detected in Edimax EW-7438RPn 1.31. Affected by this vulnerability is the function formWpsProxyEnable of the file /goform/formWpsProxyEnable. The manipulation of the argument submit-url results in stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be launched 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 affects Edimax EW-7438RPn firmware version 1.31. The issue is a stack-based buffer overflow triggered by manipulating the submit-url parameter in the formWpsProxyEnable function. Exploitation can be performed remotely, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 score of 8.7, indicating high severity. The vendor has not issued any advisory or patch, and no remediation level is specified. Public exploit code is available, increasing the risk of exploitation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow remote attackers to cause a stack-based buffer overflow, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or denial of service on affected devices running Edimax EW-7438RPn version 1.31. Given the remote attack vector and high CVSS score, impacted devices are at significant risk if exposed to untrusted networks.
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 disabling the vulnerable functionality if possible or isolate the device from untrusted networks until a patch or official mitigation is available. Monitor vendor channels for updates.
CVE-2026-9462: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Edimax EW-7438RPn
Description
A vulnerability was detected in Edimax EW-7438RPn 1.31. Affected by this vulnerability is the function formWpsProxyEnable of the file /goform/formWpsProxyEnable. The manipulation of the argument submit-url results in stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be launched 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-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Edimax EW-7438RPn firmware version 1.31. The issue is a stack-based buffer overflow triggered by manipulating the submit-url parameter in the formWpsProxyEnable function. Exploitation can be performed remotely, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 score of 8.7, indicating high severity. The vendor has not issued any advisory or patch, and no remediation level is specified. Public exploit code is available, increasing the risk of exploitation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow remote attackers to cause a stack-based buffer overflow, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or denial of service on affected devices running Edimax EW-7438RPn version 1.31. Given the remote attack vector and high CVSS score, impacted devices are at significant risk if exposed to untrusted networks.
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 disabling the vulnerable functionality if possible or isolate the device from untrusted networks until a patch or official mitigation is available. Monitor vendor channels for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-24T08:03:11.887Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a149bd6a5ae1af1aad77421
Added to database: 5/25/2026, 6:58:30 PM
Last enriched: 5/25/2026, 6:59:51 PM
Last updated: 5/26/2026, 7:54:02 AM
Views: 8
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