CVE-2026-9442 Details
Description
A weakness has been identified in Edimax BR-6478AC 1.23. This affects the function formiNICSiteSurvey of the file /goform/formiNICSiteSurvey of the component POST Request Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument selSSID can lead to buffer overflow. The attack can be launched 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.
A buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in the Edimax BR-6478AC router, specifically in version 1.23. The issue arises in the POST request handler, within the 'formiNICSiteSurvey' function of the '/goform/formiNICSiteSurvey' file. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely by manipulating the 'selSSID' argument. This flaw has been publicly disclosed and could be used in attacks.
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Assessed May 25, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed May 28, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://lavender-bicycle-a5a.notion.site/EDIMAX-BR6478ACV2-formiNICSiteSurvey-34b53a41781f8083b8dff46a2f02978f?source=copy_link | [email protected] | ExploitPartial Content |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/818451 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/365423 | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/365423/cti | [email protected] | Content Wall |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-119 | Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer | [email protected] |
| CWE-120 | Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Edimax BR-6478AC | 1.23 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 25, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |