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CVE-2026-9480: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Edimax EW-7438RPn

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-9480cvecve-2026-9480
Published: Mon May 25 2026 (05/25/2026, 18:00:12 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Edimax
Product: EW-7438RPn

Description

A vulnerability was detected in Edimax EW-7438RPn 1.31. The impacted element is the function formrefresh of the file /goform/formrefresh. The manipulation of the argument submit-url results in stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack 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.

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AILast updated: 05/25/2026, 18:40:00 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability affects Edimax EW-7438RPn version 1.31. It arises from improper handling of the submit-url parameter in the /goform/formrefresh endpoint, leading to a stack-based buffer overflow. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction or privileges. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.7, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. The vendor has not issued a patch or advisory, and the exploit code is publicly available.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation can cause a stack-based buffer overflow, potentially allowing remote code execution or denial of service on the affected device. Given the network attack vector and no required privileges, attackers can exploit this remotely to compromise the device. The public availability of exploit code increases the risk of active exploitation.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation is currently available from the vendor. Since the vendor has not responded and no fixes are published, users should consider mitigating exposure by restricting network access to the device, disabling vulnerable services if possible, or replacing the device with a secure alternative. Monitor vendor channels for any future updates or patches.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulDB
Date Reserved
2026-05-24T09:18:34.254Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a1493fba5ae1af1aad4427e

Added to database: 5/25/2026, 6:24:59 PM

Last enriched: 5/25/2026, 6:40:00 PM

Last updated: 5/25/2026, 7:27:51 PM

Views: 4

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