CVE-2026-9462: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Edimax EW-7438RPn
CVE-2026-9462 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Edimax EW-7438RPn version 1.31. It occurs in the formWpsProxyEnable function when processing the submit-url argument. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction. The exploit code is publicly available, but the vendor has not responded or provided a fix. The vulnerability has a high severity score of 8.7 CVSS 4.0.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Edimax EW-7438RPn device running firmware version 1.31 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the formWpsProxyEnable function located in /goform/formWpsProxyEnable. The flaw is triggered by manipulating the submit-url parameter, leading to memory corruption on the stack. This vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication or user interaction. The vendor was notified but has not issued any patch or mitigation guidance. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.7, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Exploit code is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service on the affected device. Because it is remotely exploitable without authentication or user interaction, attackers can potentially compromise the device over the network. The high CVSS score reflects significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported yet, but public exploit code exists.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. The vendor has not responded or released a fix as of the published date. Until an official patch is available, consider restricting network access to the affected device, especially to the /goform/formWpsProxyEnable endpoint, to reduce exposure. Monitor for updates from Edimax regarding remediation.
CVE-2026-9462: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Edimax EW-7438RPn
Description
CVE-2026-9462 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Edimax EW-7438RPn version 1.31. It occurs in the formWpsProxyEnable function when processing the submit-url argument. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction. The exploit code is publicly available, but the vendor has not responded or provided a fix. The vulnerability has a high severity score of 8.7 CVSS 4.0.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.7high
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Edimax EW-7438RPn device running firmware version 1.31 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the formWpsProxyEnable function located in /goform/formWpsProxyEnable. The flaw is triggered by manipulating the submit-url parameter, leading to memory corruption on the stack. This vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication or user interaction. The vendor was notified but has not issued any patch or mitigation guidance. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.7, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Exploit code is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service on the affected device. Because it is remotely exploitable without authentication or user interaction, attackers can potentially compromise the device over the network. The high CVSS score reflects significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported yet, but public exploit code exists.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. The vendor has not responded or released a fix as of the published date. Until an official patch is available, consider restricting network access to the affected device, especially to the /goform/formWpsProxyEnable endpoint, to reduce exposure. Monitor for updates from Edimax regarding remediation.
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: 05/25/2026, 18:58:30 UTC
Last enriched: 06/01/2026, 21:01:34 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Views: 104
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