CVE-2026-129250
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Buffer Overflow in Edimax BR6478ACV2 Firmware

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-129250, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-11-14

Last updated on: 2026-11-14

Assigner: VulDB

Description

A security vulnerability has been detected in Edimax BR6478ACV2 1.23. The impacted element is the function formPPTPSetup of the file webs. The manipulation of the argument pptpUserName leads to buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack 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.

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Published
2026-11-14
Last Modified
2026-11-14
Generated
2026-11-15
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2026-11-14
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Edimax BR6478ACV2 1.23

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CWE-119 The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.
CWE-120 The product copies an input buffer to an output buffer without verifying that the size of the input buffer is less than the size of the output buffer.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a buffer overflow in the Edimax BR6478ACV2 router version 1.23. It occurs in the formPPTPSetup function of the webs file when the pptpUserName argument is manipulated. The flaw allows remote attackers to cause a buffer overflow, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or system crashes.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves a buffer overflow in the formPPTPSetup function of Edimax BR6478ACV2 firmware 1.23, triggered by the pptpUserName argument. Detection requires checking for exposed vulnerable devices on the network and inspecting firmware versions. Use network scanning tools like nmap to identify Edimax BR6478ACV2 devices. Check the firmware version via the device's web interface or by sending an HTTP GET request to the device's IP address. If the firmware is version 1.23, the device is likely vulnerable.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the device. This could lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or disruption of network services. Since the exploit is public, the risk of attack is higher.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability, a buffer overflow in Edimax BR6478ACV2, could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, which may violate GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and integrity. The high CVSS scores indicate significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, potentially compromising compliance.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately disable PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) on the Edimax BR6478ACV2 router if enabled. Update the firmware to the latest version if a patch is released. Block external access to the router's web interface (port 80/443) from untrusted networks. Monitor network traffic for unusual activity targeting the router.

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