CVE-2026-10166
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Command Injection in Edimax BR-6478AC Router

Publication date: 2026-05-31

Last updated on: 2026-05-31

Assigner: VulDB

Description
A vulnerability was determined in Edimax BR-6478AC 1.23. The affected element is the function formWlbasic of the file /goform/formWlbasic of the component POST Request Handler. This manipulation of the argument rootAPmac causes command injection. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized.
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Published
2026-05-31
Last Modified
2026-05-31
Generated
2026-06-20
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2026-05-31
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-19
NVD
CVE-2026-10166
EUVD
EUVD-2026-33486
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Vendor Product Version / Range
edimax br-6478ac 1.23
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CWE ID Description
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.
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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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the Edimax BR-6478AC device, specifically in the function formWlbasic within the /goform/formWlbasic file of the POST Request Handler component.

The issue arises from manipulation of the argument rootAPmac, which leads to command injection. This means an attacker can remotely execute arbitrary commands on the device by exploiting this flaw.

The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed and can be exploited remotely without user interaction.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected device, potentially leading to unauthorized control over the device.

Such control could be used to disrupt network operations, steal sensitive information, or use the device as a foothold for further attacks within a network.

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