CVE-2026-9443

What it is

A security vulnerability has been detected in Edimax BR-6478AC 1.23. This vulnerability affects the function formL2TPSetup of the file /goform/formL2TPSetup of the component POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument L2TPUserName leads to buffer overflow. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

No patch or advisory is linked yet. Look at mitigations or restrict exposure.

Timeline

1. 2026-05-25 10:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-07-23 11:10 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-05-25 10:16 UTC

Last modified

2026-07-23 11:10 UTC

Exploit probability

0.6% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-119 · Buffer errors

Record status

Deferred

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 7.4

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Attack requirements

None

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High