CVE-2025-70161
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-01-09
Last updated on: 2026-01-12
Assigner: MITRE
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| edimax | br-6208ac | v2.1.02 |
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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. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in the EDIMAX BR-6208AC V2_1.02 device where the pppUserName field is passed directly to a shell command via the system() function without proper sanitization. This allows an attacker to inject malicious commands into the pppUserName field, leading to arbitrary code execution on the device.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can execute arbitrary code on the affected device, potentially gaining control over it. This can lead to unauthorized access, disruption of device functionality, data theft, or using the device as a foothold for further attacks within a network.