CVE-2026-1970
Open Redirect Vulnerability in Edimax BR-6258n Remote Exploit
Publication date: 2026-02-05
Last updated on: 2026-04-29
Assigner: VulDB
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| edimax | br-6258n_firmware | to 1.18 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-601 | The web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a flaw found in the Edimax BR-6258n device up to firmware version 1.18. It affects the function formStaDrvSetup in the file /goform/formStaDrvSetup. The issue arises from manipulation of the argument submit-url, which causes an open redirect vulnerability. This means an attacker can remotely exploit this flaw to redirect users to unintended, potentially malicious websites.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability allows an attacker to perform an open redirect by manipulating the submit-url argument. This can lead to users being redirected to malicious sites without their knowledge, potentially exposing them to phishing attacks or other malicious activities. Since the attack can be initiated remotely, it poses a risk to users interacting with the affected device's interface.
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