CVE-2025-15256
Command Injection in Edimax BR-6208AC Web Interface (EOL
Publication date: 2025-12-30
Last updated on: 2026-04-29
Assigner: VulDB
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| edimax | br-6208ac | 1.03 |
| edimax | br-6208ac | 1.02 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-77 | The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component. |
| CWE-74 | The product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in the Edimax BR-6208AC router's web-based configuration interface, specifically in the formStaDrvSetup function. It allows an attacker to manipulate the 'rootAPmac' argument to perform command injection remotely, meaning they can execute arbitrary commands on the device without authorization.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the affected device, potentially leading to unauthorized control, data compromise, or disruption of network services. Since the device is no longer supported or patched, the risk remains unmitigated unless the device is replaced.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since the affected Edimax BR-6208AC V2 device has reached its End of Life (EOL) status and no further firmware updates or patches will be provided, the recommended immediate mitigation step is to upgrade to newer, supported models for better security.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by monitoring or testing the /goform/formStaDrvSetup endpoint on Edimax BR-6208AC routers (versions 1.02 and 1.03) for command injection attempts via the rootAPmac parameter. Since the vulnerability involves command injection through this parameter, sending crafted requests with special characters or command payloads to this endpoint and observing unexpected command execution or responses can help detect it. Specific detection commands are not provided in the resources, but typical methods include using curl or similar tools to send HTTP POST requests to the vulnerable URL with payloads in the rootAPmac parameter and checking for command execution effects. For example, a test command might be: curl -X POST "http://<router-ip>/goform/formStaDrvSetup" -d "rootAPmac=;id;" to check if the 'id' command output is reflected or causes a response indicating command execution. However, no explicit detection commands are detailed in the provided resources. [1, 2]