CVE-2026-9460
Edimax EW-7438RPn formAccept stack-based overflow
Description
A weakness has been identified in Edimax EW-7438RPn 1.31. This impacts the function formAccept of the file /goform/formAccept. Executing a manipulation of the argument submit-url can lead to stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
INFO
Published Date :
May 25, 2026, 2:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 23, 2026, 11:10 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 2.0 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update device firmware to the latest version.
- Replace the device if firmware updates are unavailable.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-9460.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/wudipjq/my_vuln/blob/main/Edimax/vuln_13/13.md | |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/813897 | |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/365441 | |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/365441/cti |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-9460
weaknesses.
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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Jul. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: EW-7438RPn de Edimax, Description: Se ha identificado una debilidad en Edimax EW-7438RPn 1.31. Esto afecta la función formAccept del archivo /goform/formAccept. La ejecución de una manipulación del argumento submit-url puede conducir a un desbordamiento de búfer basado en pila. Es posible lanzar el ataque de forma remota. El exploit se ha hecho público y podría ser utilizado para ataques. El proveedor fue contactado con antelación sobre esta divulgación, pero no respondió de ninguna manera. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:edimax:ew-7438rpn:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Edimax', 'product': 'EW-7438RPn', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '1.31'}]}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-9460', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-05-28T12:58:04.433740Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 25, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A weakness has been identified in Edimax EW-7438RPn 1.31. This impacts the function formAccept of the file /goform/formAccept. Executing a manipulation of the argument submit-url can lead to stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C) Added CWE CWE-119 Added CWE CWE-121 Added Reference https://github.com/wudipjq/my_vuln/blob/main/Edimax/vuln_13/13.md Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/813897 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/365441 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/365441/cti